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Norse Heathenry, Slavic Heathenry, Anglo-Saxon Heathenry, Germanic Heathenry, and Urglaawe will always be OPEN TRADITIONS. 

Alright, I’m making this post because I’m seeing an increase in people asking whether any of the Heathen traditions are closed. If any BIPOC people have corrections or anything that needs to be reworded please DM me and let me know. Remember to listen to their voices primarily on the subject of what is and is not a closed culture and what is appropriation vs appreciation of their respective cultures.

Why are religions closed in the first place? 

Well, actually they’re not. It’s the culture these religions belong to that are closed, not the religion itself. But as cultural religions are a part of culture, they’re included in there. 

So why are cultures closed?

The short answer is that European colonialism has made a mess of things worldwide. “Colonialism is a practice of domination, which involves the subjugation of one people to another” (“Colonialism”, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). 

Europeans began actively colonizing regions far outside of their own land hundreds and hundreds of years ago with one goal- make them like us. They weren’t interested in just exploring or learning about other cultures, their entire goal was to subjugate the current population to European rule and replace the religion, culture, power structure, governance, and classes with European ones- violently. This is a violent erasure of culture and religion for the colonized. POC cultures have struggled to protect and preserve their culture under colonization, losing a lot along the way as their culture becomes taboo, demonized, or outright illegal under their new oppressors. 

This experience of colonization is unique for each culture. Unless we are a part of the culture that is being subjugated, we cannot understand the shared experience of oppression that has become inseparable with how that culture is now evolving. In an attempt to preserve their way of life while still being subjugated, elders/leaders will decide their culture is closed to those who cannot understand this first-hand. There can be other additional reasons, such as how Houdou/Voudou involves the diaspora invoking ancestors from their homeland, but this is the main reason. 

Can Germanic-Nordic-Slavic folk religions be closed? 

No. Although European folk religions have experienced oppression by a more dominant religion it just isn’t the same. When European settlers arrived on the North American there were an estimated  900,000 inhabitants with over 300 different languages. By 1890 there were less than 250,000 left. When the Vatican Church sought to convert the European folk religions to Christianity, they did not commit genocide and erasure of the entire local people in the process. And, unlike closed cultures, once Europeans converted to Christianity, they had equitable representation in their governing systems. There is no such avenue to equity and representation for cultures being colonized.

But isn’t appropriation of all cultures bad?

Yes, but appropriation can occur anytime something is taken out of its original context because it loses its original cultural significance. Everyone should avoid doing this the best they can because it’s damaging. However, the Appropriation of CLOSED Cultures is much worse because it is a continuation of the same colonial violence that endangered their life and culture in the first place.

Why is it ok for [non-European culture] to take and use our traditions but we can’t use theirs?

Here’s the thing, European cultural traditions are not in danger of erasure by those they’ve colonized. European cultures have been forcing their traditions on everyone else worldwide for so long and with such violence that European colonialism has become the dominant culture that the colonized have to participate in. It can’t be undone. And trying to remove the folkloric practices from Europe out of the general culture of these colonized populations is not just ridiculous, it’s impossible. 

TL;DR European colonizer traditions are not and have never been in danger of being erased by those they’ve colonized. There isn’t a sound argument for it without erasing the reality of worldwide European colonization.

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Hi, I'd really really like you to read up on the erasure of polish pagan traditions, along with other cultures top I'm sure but I'm polish so I can only really speak on my experience. The baptism of poland was rough and was not us just converting, it was the slaying of every soul and their baby if they decided they wouldn't convert, our culture was burnt and destroyed and theres very little left of it and we try to preserve our culture through small traditions, and finding new things, such as our big festival where we celebrate nature, the elements, fertility and all that good around the 22nd of June!! Along with other fun traditions like smigus-dyngus (wet monday), because of the way my people were treated in the past and the level of destruction placed on to our thousand year old tradition and culture I would consider a good portion of it closed, not some bits however I'd prefer if the pagan religious side was a slavic thing, as we were robbed of it by others between the late 900s and the early 1000s, which would have been so fun and significant to us, the new culture that would have been created would have been amazing, however we were slayed and robbed of it before we could bat an eye.

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[𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑] "Found You"

"Master Iwaizumi, where are you going?" One of the servants asked In a worried tone, the horror evident on his face.

"I'm going up to the Earth realm. Tell Father I'll be gone for a while to find my Bride." Iwaizumi slowly shrugged on a slick black jacket. In order to fit in as one of the Humans, he must look and Dress the same.

"But Sir, you aren't allowed to travel up there without your Father's Permission!"

"I told you, just tell him I'm looking for a Bride. you could keep a secret, yes?" Hajime shifted his attention to the old man, his eyes narrowing. In slow yet big steps, he made his way over to the servant. "Or do I have to slit your throat. That way, you won't be able to talk."

"Y-Yessir! I'll inform your Father that you are looking for a Bride and keep your secret!"

"Good, now run along. I must go before he barges into my room like the Jackass he is. Make sure to mention the Bride part or he'll suspect that something's off."

"Alright"

And with that, Iwaizumi snapped his fingers. He disappeared into thin air and traveled through the door that led to the Over world.

From what he remembered, [F/N] [L/N]; his to be Wife, attended the School Haikaruu in Japan. Just the information he needed to locate where you were. He already knew how you looked like, how you smelled by description, and practically everything about you. From birth, to present.

It wasn't a surprise when he finally did arrive to the Said School, he immediately spots you on the rooftop eating your Bento with with a few of your Friends.

He settled himself on one of the rooftops closest to your location. That way, he'd be able to observe you close.

Iwaizumi cleared his throat slightly, before turning himself invisible. It was one of the abilities that was given to him by his Father, or rather inherited it. He made his over to you by slowly floating in the air.

Nobody would be able to see him, unless a similar creature like himself was present. Hajime lowered himself slightly, a smile tugging against his lips as he listened in to your angelic laughter.

Leaning forward, he moved his fingers through the fence that was blocking you from him and gave your hair a soft tug; causing you to whip your head around.

"What's wrong [F/N]?" One of your Friends asked, their head tilting to the side as they continued to chew on their food.

"Nothing, I just felt like someone was touching my hair" You rubbed the back of your head, slowly turning it back around.

"Probably just got caught by the fence, it always happens to me"

"True"

Iwaizumi rolled his eyes, leaning a little more to whisper in your ear. "I found you." His voice was husky and deep, it sent shivers down your spine.

Again, you whipped your head around; only to find nothing but the fence and the view of the city.

"Seriously [F/N], what's wrong this time?"

"Nothing I just- never mind. Let's hurry up and eat so we could get back to class" You hurried your friends, stuttering slightly.

Little did you know, from that adorable reaction; you just peeked the Devil's Son's interest towards you to its highest.

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[𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑] "Ofcourse I care about you"

"Pssst, Kiyo" You whispered while poking him slightly on the arm.

"What. We're in Class." Sakusa didn't spare a glance at your direction. Instead, he focused on his notes as he continued to write.

"Wanna eat Lunch together after? I made a few Extra Onigiri's that we could share with Mo-Kun later"

The look on his face was to be expected, the disgust and utter disbelief written all over it. "You're expecting me to share the same food?"

"No, dumbass" He was confused, not until you pulled out the 3 seperate Bentos' wrapped neatly with a pastel colored Towel. "I made them in seperate Boxes. I remembered how much you hated sharing food so I thought of it on the last second"

His eyes slowly widened at your statement. True, he did despise sharing food with using the same container. But he didn't think you'd remember such a tiny detail from years back. It makes him feel warm knowing you actually listened despite your stubborn attitude.

"Alright."

"Hm? What was that Kiyo?" You asked in a confused tone, tilting your head to the side as you packed the bentos' away.

"Let's eat together."

"Hahhh! Rea-"

He shot you another menacing glare. "We're in class, quiet down before you get us into trouble."

"Hai, Hai.. Hehehe"

"Tsk."

He sighed deeply before going back to taking his notes. And eventually so did you.

When the bell finally rang, you were the first to get up and take the bentos' out of your bag. "Mo-kun!"

"Huh- Oh, [F/N]! Long time no see" Komori slowly got up and walked to yours and Sakusa's direction. "How have you been?"

"I've been great, how about you? How's taking care of Sakusa without me been?" You asked, causing the said Sakusa to grumble in annoyance.

"Difficult, he's gotten worse over the years with social interaction but he'll live" Montoya added with a distressed sigh.

"Also, I made us Onigiri's!"

"What, really?! You're a life saver [F/N], I forgot to bring my Lunch so this is really helpful. Thank you" He said, taking one of the bentos' from your hand.

You replied with a small 'No Problem's before handing Sakusa his own Bento. "Here, you big baby"

"I'm not a Baby"

"Well, you're my Baby" Sakusa stumbled back slightly, his fists clenching inside of his pockets.

Komori sighed once more, glaring holes into both of your figures. "Alright, enough of this I'm not third wheeling. Let's go to the Gym"

"Wait, why the Gym? Aren't we supposed to eat in the Cafe or something?"

"I would love to but Sakusa here prefers to eat in the Gym where nobody is. Plus, we are part of the Volleyball Club so we're allowed to stay there whenever"

"Ooo, that's actually nice! I should become your Manager"

"YES PLEASE!" Komori yelled out with a huge grin.

"Please no." Was all that Sakusa said.

"Why not Sakusa?! We don't even have a Manager. And plus, having [F/N] on our team would really benefit us! Think about how much easier it'll be" Komori reasoned while flailing his arms around.

"She's gonna catch the attention of many other Male Volleyball Players that are not from our School."

"Oh come on Kiyo! What? Do you actually care about me that much? I'm so fla-"

"Of course I care about you, you dumbass. Now let's go before the Halls get more packed and it'll be hard to get out without brushing past their filthy bodies." Kiyoomi let out, walking passed you and Komori to exit the Class.

"[F/N]? [F/N] you okay? Hello? Earth to [F/N]!" Motoya snapped his fingers in front of your face, snapping you out of trance.

"Ah right, sorry! L-Let's go after him" You stammered out before running after Sakusa, Komori following afterwards. Your cheeks were bright red but you had no way to hide them.

Man, he is gonna be the Death of you someday. And you're sure of it.

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how the actual 

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everytime I’ve done these they haven’t happened so I’m skeptical,,,,

NEVERMIND

Why not?

Ha! You haven’t got me yet!

…. :O never mind……

just fucking watch it probably wont happen

Wait what

I wanna try thus

probably won’t happen to me but okay

doot doot?

doot?

hahaha SIKE

... doot doot? 👉👈