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An interfaith dark retreat project in Oregon by contemplative animists with a goth nesting instinct. Home of Endarkenment (former music newsletter).

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Aurboda Prayer Printable

A black-and-white printable downloadable file of the four-line call-and-response prayer from the BSS worship service for Aurboda (Old Norse: Aurboða) — a plant-healer, mother of Gerd (Old Norse: Gerð), and one of the nine goddesses we hail collectively as Mengloth's Healing Court. JPG format, A4 size (1800 x 2700 px). 477 KB + 872 KB info sheet.

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