seidrinspired
Seidrinspired is an informal descriptor used to categorize creative works—such as music, visual art, literature, fashion, and game design—that draw on the aesthetics or atmosphere of seiðr, the Norse magical practice. The term combines seidr with inspired and functions as a neologism circulating mainly in online communities and niche creative scenes. It is not an officially defined genre and lacks a standardized set of criteria.
Characteristics commonly cited in seidrinspired works include the use of ritual or trance imagery, Norse mythic
The term is used across domains: fantasy literature, video games or tabletop RPGs, metal and folk music
Critically, seidrinspired content can raise questions of cultural representation. Seiðr has historically been a spiritual practice