As an inmate in the Texas prison system, it is easy to find yourself as the only Odinist on a compound. From the time I discovered Odinism in 2252 R.E. until early 2259 R.E. that was my Wyrd. Stuck in a system that frowns on any beliefs that are not desert-born, it has often been frustrating.

by Baldurjór AOR

In the writing of this article it is my hope that my experiences will help others of the Folk whom are standing in anticipation at the gates of the razor-wired city to succeed.

Community Partnership Contacts

Avenal State Prison – (ASP) – (559) 386-0587 ext. 5998
Calipatria State Prison (CAL) – (760) 348-7000 ext. 5254
California Correctional Center (CCC) – (530) 257-2181 ext. 4020
California Correctional Institution (CCI) – (661) 822-4402 ext. 4201…

Our Friend Noel asked me and my son, Arinbjorn, if we would help his friends in the Idaho Correctional System by sponsoring them in their religious pursuit. He explained that this meant in its most basic form that we just needed to show up every few months and this would allow the practicing Odinists to have a more legitimate claim to certain religious rights.

Noel didn’t realize that this was exactly what Arinbjorn and I had been talking about – finding something “extracurricular” to do in the name of the Odinic Rite. There was no hesitation on our part in saying yes to not only one prison group but to two facilities/two groups and we saw no reason to just put our names on the sponsor form but to visit a minimum of once a month.

A new apprentice hearth or the Odinic Rite, Gullinkambi Hearth AOR, Texas, has been sanctioned by the Court of Gothar. The hearth’s primary aim is to provide support for incarcerated Odinists in the state and also to provide a home to those who have served their time and are now following the positive path of Odinism in the free world.

I just spent a week in Texas, and went to three different units. The one I’ve been visiting for years, Hughes, went on lock down the morning I was to arrive. But one was added because a chaplain actually invited me while I was down there to go on his unit.

Just wanted to remind everyone we can use what you have laying around Old ORB’s, books etc…. Most requested are Poetic Edda’s and Prose Edda’s. On a personal note I think “Odinism in the Modern World” would get a ot of face time on the inside and pass through many hands. So any old copies of that would be welcomed and devoured. Keep in mind Prisoners don’t care about the condition of your books, worn annotated copies of books are equally welcomed.

I have a request from a Texas Prison Hearth looking for six Eddas.

A list of some of the books available in the Book Drive Library

We are looking for Donations of Books, Postage and Money for those willing and able. If you have old books that pertain to our spiritual path, or even history, sagas, mythology books –these would all be welcome.