Celebrating Legends, Folklore & Spirituality 365 Days A Year for November 22nd – Ydalir

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November 22nd

Ydalir

 

For those involved with Nordic traditions, this day is Ydalir, the Valley of the Yews, and falls under the rulership of Ull (Uller Ullur, Ullr). Ull is the Norse God of Wintertime, skiing, archery, and hunting. His name means “Brilliant One” and he is invoked during duels. He is the son of the Earth Mother Sif and an unknown father. Ull has been associated with Aurora Borealis and with the oath-ring; vows on the oath-ring ring were sworn to him. Even though he is seldom mentioned in myth and legend, his cult was widespread in ancient Scandinavian countries.