HUGE Norse Paganism Q&A ~ Answering all of your Norse Paganism questions

For this weeks video I stole ‪@asterperpetua‬ s idea of doing themed Q&As (thanks again for giving me your blessing, Aster!), and I thought we'd start out with a big Norse Paganism Q&A! You had so many good questions, so I hope this video will be helpful for future viewers for a long time :)

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - How can I get back into working with a deity after slacking on it?
07:22 - How can I connect to Huginn and Muninn?
10:07 - What are your thoughts on including modern materials into altars?
12:04 - Can Norse paganism be combined with other pagan religions?
13:35 - Do you have a good starter book you recommend?
14:13 - What's the best way to connect with other Norse pagans?
15:53 - What holy days or festivals do you celebrate?
17:23 - Your experience with Loki?
18:36 - At this point on your path, how do you see the gods?
20:43 - How do you generally do a blót?
22:00 - Do Norse pagans usually believe in a metaphysical reality of the gods or see them as allegories?
22:38 - What got you into or inspired the beginning of your practice?
23:32 - Is there anything about Norse paganism beyond your ancestral ties that makes it feel like home?
24:53 - I'm struggling to get into Norse paganism and I need some advice.
26:39 - Thoughts on how God of War interprets Norse mythology?
26:44 - How can one start with deity worship?
28:36 - For people converting from monotheistic religions like Christianity, what misconceptions might we bring into heathenry that could lead to misunderstandings?
30:34 - What's your favorite part of your practice?
31:08 - Tips for contacting deities, especially when making sure they are the deity you wanted to contact?
33:12 - What do you consider to be the bible of Norse paganism?
33:26 - Did you ever dabble in other forms of paganism before settling on heathenry?
34:19 - How do you view the Sagas and Eddas in your practice?
36:52 - What are some good sources for information about the Vanir deities and spirits specifically?
39:14 - Is Yggdrasil considered an entity in Norse paganism or more of a doorway?
40:01 - I have some hesitence about the way Norse deities treat women in the sagas.