In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events. As a treat (and as inspiration for the artists among you), here is an index of German Fasching masks: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/

While Adam of Bremen mentioned that there were human sacrifices (and this was likely exaggerated in order to antagonise Germanic cultures) archeological finds confirm that human sacrifices occurred to some extent in pre-Christian Germanic culture.

There are still debates around the topic.

In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events and the available sources. As a treat, here is an index of German Fasching masks. Hopefully it will inspire the artists among you: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/

During blót it was common to sacrifice animals but there were bones found in certain areas that could indicate something like human sacrifices. Most of the times criminals or slaves were offered as sacrifices (which could also be seen as execution).

Blót (Swedish: blot) generally was a ritualistic practise, a transaction. It was a gesture of respect or request for better times and positive outcome.
Blót: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%B3t

Álfablót was a rather private celebration where the people gave an offering to the elves.

Álfablót: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81l...
Learn more: youtu.be/LZx9Dw_3ov4?...

During Fasonatten, rituals are quite common (e.g. at the ritual site of lake Teckoman, south west of Sternvatten). These rituals are similar to blót and álfablót (álfablót is commonly claimed to be the equivalent of Halloween) during the viking age.

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