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“But to put it in a word, most names have been given (Odin) as a result of the fact that with all the branches of languages in the world, each nation finds it necessary to adapt his name to their language for invocation and prayers for themselves, but some events giving rise to these names have taken place in his travels and have been made the subject of stories, and you cannot claim to be a wise man if you are unable to tell of these important happenings.” ~Gylfaginning, Faulkes translation

One of the rune sticks from Bryggen, N B384, bears interesting cypher runes shaped like bearded faces, the rune’s ætt indicated by the hairs on the left, its place within it by the hairs on the right.  The inscription reads -sim liui sinu, “sem lífi sínu”, as his life, thought to be the remnant of a love note. The Skáld-Helga rímur contains the term “unna einum sem lífi sínu”, to love someone as one’s own life. Or; perhaps it was a healing charm; the Old Norse term lyf/líf applied to medicine, the sustainment of life. ᛋᛁᛘ᛫ᛚᛁᚢᛁ᛫ᛋᛁᚾᚢ

Odin (1827) by Hermann Ernst Freund. Portrayed in a classical Greco-Roman style.

Hail Odin from Sweden🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Beowulf by Christian Sloan Hall.

It's the 9th day of the 9th month and Woden's day. The power set of 3 is very important in Heathenry. 3 9 18 being core holy and auspicious numbers. Oðinn / Woden as a triple God. 3 Norns. 3 times Gullveig is reborn. 3 times a spell or prayer is said for power. 3 times the Tyr-Rune for enchantments. 3 core holidays Jól (Yule), Sigrblót, and Vetrnætr (Winter Nights) (according to some). 3 times the rooster crows to signal the start of Ragnarök. 9 days and 9 nights Oðinn spent on Yggdrasil. 9 realms of Yggdrasil. 9 Herbs in the Herb Charm. 9 every 9th year the sacrifices and feasts were held in Uppsala. 9 Noble Truths (depending on tradition). 9 Mighty Songs Oðinn learned (Fimbulljóð) 18 Rune spells that Oðinn revealed. The Valknut a symbol that potentially can represent all of the above in 3 × 9 × 18.

“In mail-coat stands the son of Sigmund, A half-day old; now day is here; His eyes flash sharp as the heroes' are, He is friend of the wolves; full glad are we.” ~Helgakviða Hundingsbana I, Bellows Painting: Siegfried and Fafnir by Ferdinand Leeke, 1859-1925. 𐘾 “Stendr í brynju burr Sigmundar dægrs eins gamall, nú er dagr kominn; hvessir augu sem hildingar, sá er varga vinr, vit skulum teitir.”

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Hœnir and Mimir are now Aaron and Moses..... because we just make up whatever for apologetics sake....

“Paganism will never be relevant ag-”

One of the earliest images of Odin? One of the Bronze Age petroglyphs at Tanum depicts a tall central figure with a horned headdress, sword scabbard and a massive spear, with a wolf and bird at His feet, surrounded by other figures with horned headdresses and weapons; the Koryos and/or Einherjar. 𐘾

ginnheilög goð The sacrosanct gods ginn- (“very, mighty”) +‎ heilagr (“holy, sacred”).

"La visione della vecchiaia sarebbe insopportabile se non sapessimo che la nostra Anima giunge in un luogo immune dall’alterazione del tempo e dalla limitazione dello spazio. In quel modo d’essere la nostra nascita è una morte e la nostra morte una nascita. I piatti della bilancia della totalità sono in equilibrio. La morte non è la fine di tutto, ma soltanto il traguardo dell’esistenza terrena a cui non si può sfuggire e dovrebbe essere vissuto senza alcun timore proprio per poter vivere pienamente il tempo concessoci." ~Carl Gustav Jung, "Anima e morte", 1934. www.comunitaodinista.org t.me/ComunitaOdinista https://www.facebook.com/comunitaodinista/

Fargo, North Dakota Wotan-Erwache.com

As an offering of gratitude, I gave the Oak King leaves from His sacred tree that fell into my front yard. Thank You, Thor, for the strength You’ve given me to perform my duties in day to day life. “If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.” -Bhagavad Gita 9.26

https://youtu.be/5qA5zeDI0D4 This is a review of 3 books by Swain Wodening. Some say that he or his brother converted to Catholicism or Protestantism. That's a shame if so. Doesn't mean his books aren't still worthy of reading and use. Just like when Christians of the past were able to transcribe Eddic lore, the truth shines through regardless of their personal shortcomings.