Odin has always been for me not a god of the natural world, like of the sky or water or earth, but a god of the inner self, the mind, knowledge, madness, humor, and sacrifice. He is a god of the absurd. A god of existential dread, and a figure of a young man's desire for experience placed over the backdrop of old age. He is the yin yang, youth and senility, life and death, both at times childish and petty while also fatherly and wise. He is both man and god, self-affirming and self-annihilating.
Look into The Dagda, the Irish Ollathair, the Irish All-Father. He is the king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, similar to the Æsir, and I've found him and Oðinn to be alike.
@@camelusdromedarius3789 Even in Egypt and Assyrian Mythology, there are lightning throwing entitys that ride on flying Chariots. Especially when you see that the Greek Mythology is based on the Egyptian Mythology, you start to realise its not 20 different Mythologys, but one Story, told in 20 Languages basically.
The hat suits you Arith 🤘Happy 2023 brother. I hope you are doing better as I feel your still in your bed at this time, so heal up soon & look forward to more of your wisdom in the year ahead.🤟
Happy 2023 my friend. Many blessings to you and yours. Thank you for continuing to be in here. I was looking for my great grandfather's hat (since I have his staff), which was brown and quite old, but I liked it and it had a sentimental value to me. But someone stole it away, so I got a new hat for me, and aside from the connotations of the colour blue, that is my favourite colour :D Take care friend!
Looking forward to the coming of 2023’s videos. Thanks for just being there - not enough people say that. Just Thank You. Blessings. EDIT : I’m loving the choice of clothes for this presentation - I am right in thinking that only a raven on each shoulder is missing ?
Thank you my friend. Thank you for being in there and for your kind words and blessings. Many blessings to you in this new year. There are ravens about, but they are shy and rightly suspicious of humans. Perhaps some day I'll make a friend of those around here if they get used to my presence hehe. Take care friend.
@@ArithHärger I will ( take care ). I was going to say that I found, two weeks ago, that I look forward to seeing you each week. Just thought you should know.
I've emersed myself into the philosophies of the Trika and Krama traditions of Kashmiri Shaivism for about 3 years now and I feel that it illuminates the trinitarian mysteries of Odin/Shiva/Hermes/Toth that befuddle the Western seeker pained by Christianity's claims of Trinity. In short, I'm not convinced that writers like Snorri were putting a christian overlay on non-christian mysticism but hiding the mysticism in a way that the average Christian would write off. Tattvas 3-5 are Lord Sadashiva that works through the the feminine power of will Iccha-Shakti, Lord Ishvara that works through the feminine power of knowledge Jnana-Shakti, and Lord Suddha-Vidya that works through the feminine power of acting Kriya-Shakti. These masc/fem (consciousness/power) dualities are universal forces that are beyond human intelligence (Buddhi, tattva 14), but pervade all but the first two tattvas. In-short, the saying that consciousness uses our intelligence to know itself applies here and is why manifest reality cannot be omniscient. Omniscience is infinite by definition and would be incapable of localizing or categorizing, so if Odin is manifest, he cannot be omniscient. I completely understand the distructive nature of seeking knowledge on familial relations too. I can't speak for European life, but in America "expert culture" overlooks the importance of relationships and destroys many families and communities through arrogance. I'm guilty, as evidenced by the above. Knowledge is great, knowledge is power, knowledge destroys, but without relations, there can be no renewal.
Thank you, I'm glad to see you cover this Over the decades, ever since the man in blue laid his hand on my shoulder, I have always felt less than, because of my observations and the things I felt/thought regarding them. It's alright, I've learned to accept flaws, my own and those of others. Balance.
So powerful synchro! I've started my Rune meditations few weeks ago (from Fehu to Othala each of them, separately for one week - my journey for a few months), and on monday this week, this year, after the few weeks of Fehu, Uruz and Thurs, I've started with Ansuz. Now I've found your story of Odin as a new year "present". I'm so grateful. Thank you 🙏
This was actually recorded before covid, in early December, almost a month ago. As of this moment of this comment I'm actually still in bed recovering :x answering a few comments through the phone :D Be well friend, and all the best to you and yours!
Always great to hear your insights, for me, especially regarding Odin Ive always struggled with Odin. Many others have said that "Odin is how you find paganism" and other such things, which although i never believed (because i came to Paganism through Thor) it did at times gnaw at me As i grow older and more sure of what makes me call myself a Pagan of course i care a lot less about what others think makes one a Pagan, by which i mean i stay certain of my belief, but i do like to hear others I also long ago abandoned the idea that to be a "true pagan" i must know and respect "all" the Gods I mostly just chat with Thor or Sif, and assume if it is someone else i should be "speaking" to, they will help me connect, and that seems to work for me It is, of course, Odin's negative aspects that always made me keep him at a distance, yet at the same time i always wanted to embrace him because i too seek wisdom But it was also my understanding that what we think of as "the gods" is a construct - a very important one of course - but a construct nonetheless Without such a construct it becomes very hard to know any of the gods Much love to you Arith, and all seekers of Wisdom and Pagan understanding, wherever you may be Keep vigilant, the world is changing and only those who can see the truth can possibly try to defend it, we need to stop fighting with others who see the world differently, and make them our allies, we willl need them in the next few years
i love your stuff, between animism and Norse knowledge, learn a lot and something's didn't know. i knew a lot but its good to know and always keeep learning. cause you never know if you find out somthing you thought was either right or gotten wrong. love this channel
Just discovered you. Very good video. I recently found myself with an interest in Nordic history. The Vikings had something I don't have but find I need. They would have approved of your Nordic beard.
you are truly the only one on youtube worth listening to about the fascinating figure of odin who most diminish into a simple reflection of the christian god
An intriguing yet ominous start to the gregorian dear friend! I ever hunger for more discorse concerning Freya if you are open to suggestions. Thanks much, hope you are enjoying the winter thus far🕸
My regards to you, Arith. Moral values are a tricky thing, because our present day morale is different from that of old times, not to mention how deep it is rooted in abrahamism.
👌Wow! So many orbs flew over your black coat on this video. I have had my first experience with the energy of Odin albeit I didn't know much about the diety formally so I was surprised when this heavy energy overtook my body and I blurted out Odin. Then looking at energy moving on raindrops in a tree I was spun feverishly out of my body and pulled up like a portal before being back in my body moments later. Now I'm looking into his persona and seeing those orbs was confirmation for me. ♡
So glad this is not about a certain channel by the same name of the title of this video, such a misguided individual, anyway, this was amazing, thank you Arith.
@@frostyjack2260 Oh boy.....okay here we go, Jacob from the wisdom of odin channel, is misguided because the things he spouts on about tend to be incorrect and\or heavily biased, he leans heavily toward white supremacy in many regards even if it is not blatantly obvious to most, has even done a blood oath with one of his "followers". He is full of ego, hell just to even get into his discord you have to pay through his patreon. He comes off very cool and supportive at first in his videos, but the real jacob comes out quickly. You can choose to call me a liar and a hater, but that does not change facts, i caution any norse pagan especially just starting to take heed with his information given, if not just avoid it completely. People such as Arith, Ocean Keltoi, the welsh viking, wind in the world tree, wolf the red, as a few examples, are far safer sources for information.
@@frostyjack2260 Misguided might not be the right term. I'd call him a problematic individual. He lets for real nazis hang out in his community and events, he claims to want to offer people a community but paywalls it behind his patreon, he keeps on delaying the hall because he's garbage with money, proclaims himself a gothi after 6 months of being pagan, he refuses any gender-related discourse with the excuse that he he perceives it as political and non-pagan, he constantly uses folkist/nazi dogwhistles and promotes nazi ideas like an ancient white race from the north, he's not really with us here in reality land anymore citing his belief of mars being mankind's origin and the literal existence of mythical creatures and characters, he refused to not hold gatherings during the pandemic and left mask-use and participation up to individual choice which is irresponsible, his gatherings are also all paid and there have been some really disturbing events like him cutting open the arm of a guy who wanted to swear a blood oath to him and couldn't manage to do it on his own. I'm not even through all the issues with this guy. He does great videos, he makes quality content, he appears like a really nice guy, but it just takes a little bit of digging and paying attention to notice the rot.
@@HazardWolfCorp Thank you 🙏 For your insight, I too felt uncomfortable with him and couldn’t put my finger on it? I’m a Wiccan and I’m learning my Rune Magic and wanting to learn about Odin and all Gods, all religions. And I was under the impression that Odin is an educated God, loves poetry, music and knowledge. Odin to me seems to be open to all and is excepting of all different cultures and backgrounds. So thank you for your insight.
Greetings to you Arith, I'm one of those distant learners from Puerto Rico. It's been a long while since I have commented on your videos, not because I've forgotten about you but because lately I've had nothing to comment; but I've been watching your videos and learning from you for a couple of years now. I wish you a great 2023.
Thanks for the video, very interesting analysis. What I've gathered while reading into norse mythology is that Odin himself is purely driven by fear. He asked himself multiple times why he is the way he is, even doubting his methods in acquiring knowledge from time to time. It's the fear of loosing Idunns apples and his (and his kin, the ase) eternal life. Losing his kin due to a war to the vanir. Losing his control due to a greater knowledge possessed by another being (mostly the giants). He told Heimdall to produce half human, half ase people so they grew strong and could defend the ase during ragnarok. In Odins stories we can learn many things. Even his ultimate pursue towards gaining all knowledge couldn't save him in the end. His fears lead him to actions, sealing his own downfall. He couldn't impede his own fate because he tried to change the world instead of changing his own self. This is in my opinion the greatest knowledge odin himself never could attain.
Bro, Odin is far more than this. For 9 days he traveled into Ginnungagap, the vastness ocean. Whatever he saw and understood it definitely shaped all life for the better, he literally brought civilisation to the war driven people by creating poetry and far more other things.
this is, imo, a stupid and semantic argument - you could rationalize away all actions as caused by fear of non action, but that wouldn’t be a very accurate description in many cases. Odin doesn’t seem very fearful at all
I hope you are doing well and things are calming down in your world. I know you are limiting yourself to just a few platforms now. Ty for this video it was nice to see someone really dig into some of who that god is. Take care good sir.
I think the lesson in Odin's pursuit of knowledge is that knowledge is such a thing that requires a character that can't be too fond of comfort and is willing to transgress social conventions, norms, and roles to acquire, knowledge that grants one true insight into the nature of reality and human nature and subsequently the power to shape one's reality to ones favor with this insight. I also think a lesson in Odin's pursuit of knowledge there is no sacrifice too great to acquire the power to determine one's own fate. Another lesson from Odin's pursuit of knowledge related to my first point and maybe at best a reiteration of the first lesson, pragmatic knowledge- (knowledge you can affect and shape the material world and human evolution with) is sacrilegious, thus the pursuit of knowledge for Odin is the very basis of the European Scientific institutions that gave rise to the Faustian Man and Profane and Inert Cosmos of modernity.
Thanks, Arith for having reminded me to start my new Odin painting. I should listen to your Odin videos first to get in the right mood and knowledge. I wish you and your channel and community all the best for the new Gregorian calendar year 2023!
I would like to see your art work. Happy new year and thank you. All the best to you and yours! Wish you great inspiration to continue to express your art.
@@ArithHärger Arith, I wish you the same, with your multiple arts (video making, painting, music, etc.). I replaced my Avatar with an Odin watercolor. Best wishes, Die Himmelsscheibe
If Odin was the omniscient being described in later writings, he would never have had to do all the self sacrificing and deception of Jotuns in order to obtain that esoteric ancient knowledge. If he sees everything, and knows everything, it would stand to reason that he would not have need for any other gods in the pantheon like Heimdallr. To believe otherwise is a misconception
Well said. If he had been originally an omniscient being the great majority of the myths concerning Odin would not make sense and would be worthless. In fact, taking into account the negative impacts of Odin's actions, if he were an omniscient being it would just make him an evil being, purposely causing harm to obtain something he already had.
Arith, thank you so much for this and all your other videos. Just to let you know how far you're teaching's reach, I am a 51-year-old firefighter who lives outside of New Orleans in the US. Your videos have been an invaluable resource for both my spiritual growth and understanding of the material. Thank you so much my friend and please take care of yourself!
A re-examination of morals and ethics, rather than a transgression. The forming of a new compact. Testing the limits. Understanding, and refining. Nine months in the womb of the hag Ceridwen, to take the Awen from her cauldron. The world is dead. It is time to be reborn. Freyja talks in her sleep. The new dawn approaches. It takes courage to enjoy it. Everyone is a warrior in battle. There are those who survive, and never give up, they are without fear, and they reach Odin, and there are those who do not have such spirit and faith, and they simply die, and turn to mulch. Half go to Odin. They are the heroes. Freyja can have the common men if that is what she wants. Whatever rocks your boat zus. Solomon asked for wisdom. There comes a point when there is no point in learning anymore. Knowledge still comes, but it can't be communicated. Then it is time to develop patience.
🔥🥀🖤Odin 🖤🥀🔥 I really enjoyed this video, ThankYou. I think the only danger in Knowledge is when we think that we know it all. Or also when we insist that only our perception of this Knowledge is appropriate... Also when one seeks to destroy those who disagree. Other than that I believe that there is nothing wrong with seeking and learning. Happy New Year! May Abundance, Adventure, Strength, Tenacity and Love surround You and Your Family always!
Love the new dark mysterious look, Arith! People sometimes say “Good luck / with that…”, and sometimes it’s sincerely meant with goodness or fortune, while other times it’s a disguise for cursing people to their demise (for various psychological reasons of projection, I presume). I find it’s not always so easy to know the intention behind such a short quick-witted phrase. But I am certain that either way the correct and best response is always a sincere ‘Thank you’. This testifies to one’s own authenticity and sincerity, leading by example towards such virtuous ideals or goals It’s also interesting how luck, or Loki, might not necessarily always have much or anything to do with this saying at all, as a blessing or a curse (knowing what we know of Loki, however, it’s more likely charged with the undertones of a curse). Take dice, for example (like in the boardgame, Solaris, that I designed which combines reconfigured poker & chess; link below; currently seeking publishers/sponsors etc., and has been submitted to the Canadian TV show, Dragons’ Den, for the 2023 season). How do we know it’s not actually the Holy Spirt of Christianity working through dice or cards etc.? I suppose it all depends on the results and one’s own worldview. Either way, I thought it an interesting enough connection to make a point of, for what it’s worth May 2023 bring you good fortunes & cheer, man. And… good luck! 🎲 newlemurians.wordpress.com/solaris
Could it be that the later Odin is not going against the earlier Odin? Meaning that he was a seeker of knowledge. But by the later times, he'd found it. He had accomplished his goal and become what he sought to be. Someone with unlimited knowledge.
Today specially i enjoy this video, and thank another time for share your exquisite windom....a crown of laurel for you....and deeper hugs from here...thanks
Greetings from the Texas Gulf Coast, USA. Thank you for this video. Best wishes always. I like the new look. Will you be keeping the wide brimmed hat for 2023?
Hello friend, glad to see you here for another year. My just as my great grandfather's staff has been my companion in quite a few adventures, so will be this hat :D Happy new year and many blessings to you!
New to the channel, awesome stuff!! I feel that Odin hanging from Yggrasil for nine days, also carries some heavy birth/rebirth symbolism. Its fascinating how many layers there seem to be in our old gods.
IN HAVAMAL, it more accurately translates to "nine long nights", which better fits this interpretation. this is why you use the primary sources, and dont stop at a wikipedia article or a christian scholar's interpretation of the primary sources.
I have been on a constant “search” with my ancestors and heritage and I love learning about the written mythology and the old world it is super cool. First generation American here btw. Born in Trondheim 🤝💪🏼
am i the only one who saw an orb around 21:16? and notice how it appears from the bottom left to upper right as you talk about the halls of the gods? particularly valholl :O
Yes I saw it as well and was going to comment about it, it happens subtly again a little later in the video but is most visible at the timepoint you mention.
Ty for this video! 🙏 My Family/tribe has this tradition for ancient oral traditions. (One feather can of course turn into 5 chickens, I'm well aware of that). I have been Asatru and Christian my whole life. When i got baptized as baby i got a Mjølner/Thors' Hammer in silver in a silver necklace like a amulet. I have never weared a cross but that amulet and im confirmed and go to church often. I have even baptized some. Just want to add some: The Viking; "Harald Bluetooth" was driven by the wisdom of Odin. He was indeed a manifestation of Odins wisdom. Odin is the only of the Norse Gods who talked about a higher "God" (call it what u want), cause he have seen and knows. Thats why he is the God of wisdom and the king of the Norse Gods. Ty Harald! Our Danish founder. ᛟᛞᛁᚾ ⚔️ ✝️ = ❌ ᛟᛞᛁᚾ 🤝 ✝️ = ✅ - 🚬🗿✌️
thanks you so much to talk about that. there is so many ppl seeing odin as an "all knowing" being. I personally go a bit further and say that he is a god of knowledge but not wisdom as he often act rashly and without thinking of consequences.
I always felt that odin could be compared to saruman of Tolkien, where the quest for knowledge is very different from the wisdom to use said knowledge.
Hey. Just saw your last post on FB. I'm sorry to hear it. Both about the virus as well as those that have left you. May Odin give you strength to do what you must. I was going to FB in search of ways to sit down for a chat from time to time, if you have such liberty with your free time, of course. I have reached a blockade on how the Gods, or Fates, affect a person's life, thus hopefully finding a clearer picture over the duties, responsibilities or what other attachments may come, of one interfering in the first person's life, one way or another, and thus interfering (????) in divine will. Tibetan cultures talk constantly about karma, and, even though I've read about this important consequence years ago, only last summer did the realisation actually came: every person's karma is a result of their life so far (and maybe more). Interfering in one's life, to help or alleviate, means interfering with their karma. It left me transfixed. What implications are there? I've read somewhere, long time ago, may be utter bs as far as I can attest to it, that in native american cultures, when you save someone's life you became responsible for them. And I still remember not understanding what "responsible for them" might mean. Now my beautiful brain asks me "Didn't that actually refer to taking upon yourself, as being done by you, any acts committed by that person from that day onwards, be them good or bad? Or on the contrary, if the Fates said they should die, and you save their life, you've created a disruption that will only extrapolate until natural order is restored, and all other threads of destinies affected by your action fall back on track?" and the answers there hopefully lead to a better understanding of how important are our choices? For now I hold the belief that we have little to no choice when it comes to the path we walk on in life. The path is already laid out in front of us. How we walk the path, that's up to us. But that's hardly something new. I need more answers. Yes, I know, I am also one of the many who come and ask things of you, and for that I do apologise. I truly wish we had met at better times. Peace
Glad new year to you my friend, and thank you for your words. I suspect you've had a drink from a certain well yourself! I also think the idea of Valhol is still evolving. The way it is perceived by modern Heathens has become almost a norse "heaven", and seems to have gone from afterlife for the best warriors that die in battle, to afterlife for all who die in battle to where heathens go after death.🐦⬛🐦⬛🐺🐺
Self-knowledge may well be taking the place of literal wars these days, while obviously they do still happen. Thus I think that people are warriors fighting toward becoming whole persons, preserving the concept of Valhalla but changing the idea of what it means to be a warrior. Just an idea. :)
A great video. Everything I could ever need to know about Odin. :) hmm... A helper says that if he must be given "God" status it's important to not forget his many failings. Which paradoxically makes him great.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a respectful and intelligent manner. It's nice to find a site where our culture is shared in a factual and friendly way. That TV series (I'm sure you know the one I mean), really made alot of people crazy and because of it, so much misinformation and misrepresentation has occurred so again, thank you.
Odin (Woden( was born in Anatolia, leading his followers north to Sweden, and upon passing away was deified, elevated to chief of the indigenous pantheon of the locals. His psychic powers were evident in his impact upon his contemporaries.
Always look forward to your video. Being more Anglo Saxon inclined, I wish I could find someone with your wisdom that covered the Anglo Saxon world view and beliefs as well as you do in the Norse worldview and beliefs.
Have you seen' Survive The Jive?' they have a TH-cam channel on Anglo Saxon religious beliefs and how they are practiced today in England. They only do about one episode per month
I like your emphasis on respect and abstaining from prejudice. I came here because I recently became a Norse pagan and I’m finding that Odin has been connecting with me the most out of all the gods, so far. Thanks for putting all this effort into the topic of him.
What a wonderful video to stumble upon at the start of 2023. I really like that you describe Odin in historical context and, even though you clearly appreciate his wisdom, you never derail into favoritism. I wonder what the old norse mythos is all about without the foreign christian material in it. Thank you!
Incredibly thought provoking at the end. I can think of many people, indeed many cultures around the world, who would benefit from this introspection about self-aggrandizement and seeking knowledge... but none the less, applicable immediately for me as well. I've always strongly felt that it's foolish to spend too much time studying history here in our day, because at the core - it is belief. It's scripture, essentially, and the fact that sources correlate isn't verification of any kind at all - if anything it just makes finding the truth harder... ...but there are a lot of people who buy in, because they expect it of themselves and others, not to question, to seek the right answer, and stand above others after they attain it - as a symbol themselves.
Where have you found this grounded and detailed knowledge? I have watched many essays about the wise one, but this so far, has driven me to my limits. I am allowed to go beyond now. Deeply grounding. You are appriciated, and a hero for curious minds, Arith.
It’s mostly all made up. The best sources for this information comes from marvel comics. You can make any story you want for it though. Odin is simply a character that leads souls to eternal flames.
This video is so mystical and mysterious all in its own. I can see you got Odin very close to you this year. I saw light orbs dancing several times in front of you. I can sense Odin is very pleased with your research and studies Arith. This was a great video. I learned some new stuff too!
Arith, with respect, could you correct me if in your understanding I'm wrong about what to explain right now here? I've been building my spiritual path, so any exchange is appreciated. As Thor wouldn't have killed the snake/dragon that feeds the vital force of the universe, and that might have been an add to the Myths by christians hand isn't possible that the blind seek for power at any cost would have given in the same way to the one who would be wisest of the old gods? I'm asking because I've been seeking myself and as far as I can see, and is not that much, Odin seriously feels able to see the future and the past. Every small connection that I'm able to have with Odin shows a care about what is said/pass to me to guide me throught situations that if those situations were explained exactly as they are, for sure i would have giving up. After 3 years i have the feeling that Odin know what is to come and how i would react to with the personality i have at the moment, able to find the right words so to make me stronger, to change my thoughts to face what is to come. English isnt my first language, hopefully my post can be understood. Your work have been very important to me all this 3 years, im grateful I found it. Thank you for reading!
Since the symbol of the serpent (in pagan contexts) represents knowledge, ancestral wisdom and the feminine magic arts (related to both ancestral knowledge and magic mysteries) its destruction in Old Norse myths can be both a Christian interpretation as well as pagan. The fight of Thor against the serpent isn't wholy Christian, but an allusion of the fight-dance between the Sky fertility god with the Earth Goddess, which together in chaos create life and fertility (order from chaos). Thor isn't the only Norse god related to the Serpent. In some Vendel period helmets we see helmet-plates with the representation of Odin with a serpent, and in the Osberg tapestry we have a grove of serpents and hanged men from a tree (in relation to the cult of Odin). The serpent was also a symbol of wisdom. The destruction of the serpent in a pagan contexts is in reference to the destruction of balance and the destruction of the protection of life itself. In other words, we could see this as a fervent search for wisdom and power, and such wisdom and power, if not applied carefully and correctly, may be very destructive. It is possible that in a pagan version the death of the World Serpent represented the beginning of Ragnarök: the very power that holds and protects life is destroyed, opening up the way for chaotic and destructive forces to take over and destroy all life. Of course this motif was highly used to convey Christian teachings and religious ideologies in later medieval icelandic literature, but the "pagan core" of it may be indeed the representation of imbalance when one seeks to control the forces of nature, which will only result in one's own destruction and the destruction of others.
Interesting explanation about odin desire to get all the knowledge and all the risk that it takes analizing the part that no one see until now. Odin its a interesting deity that once it make me think what you already explain about the desire to know it all
Thank you once again for one of your deep dives into the gods. As a new-ish pagan, I have always had trepidation when it comes to interacting with Odin. I do not feel his call nor his pull. I have often seen him as a god of wisdom and knowledge over a supreme deity of sorts. I am much more in tune with Thor. He is of the Earth and makes me feel more connected to the natural world. When I feel the need to converse with a deity even closer to magic and nature, I feel that Freyja listens the best to my calls. As someone who appreciates and calls to the gods but is more concerned with Animistic properties of day to day respect for all living things, I find the traditional motives of Odin to obtain, gain, and frankly take knowledge to run counter to my spiritual views of respecting all and coming to knowledge through osmosis as friendly relationships are formed with Others. Thank you once again, and I hope your recovery from Covid is going well.
Harkens back to the time when the practice of head-taking was quite popular ( I speak as a celt, and the history is definite). A mystic and necromantic importance was given to these preserved heads
I'm a devotee of Loki, but Odin is probably one of the Nordic Deities I respect the most alongside Hel, Odin's eternal quest for knowledge is what inspires me to do the same. Happy 2023, thank you for covering Odin today my friend.
@@Lightning11_11 I induce chaos in others to bring about change, challenge dogmatic traditions, teach people not to take life too seriously, use laughter as spiritual medicine, & most importantly, look on the funny side of life. You'd be surprised at the potency of the healing power of laughter.
@@ghostlightningboi5618 But laughter is not everything that defines Loki . Loki is also jealous and evil and always gets himself into trouble . Are you doing that too ?
Arith, greetings sir. Hopefully I have found you in good health and full of joy. I watch many of your videos. Your explanation of ancient indo European beliefs resonates. You are an animist and an archeologist. I would show you stones Ive collected for your opinion. The picture you see with this message is one of these stones. They are found world wide. You may be the only archeologist that would understand these stones.
Your video is wonderful and very informative thank you. I'm not sure if you noticed, but there are orbs, quite large ones you can see moving throughout the video. It gave me the feeling Odin himself is with you here. Its quite amazing how much it can be seen throughout. Thank you for this very informative message.
I do really respect this information about Odin. Plus what he did. What is weird is that Ravens (we have Crows) seem to be around me all the time. Feathers will be left for me to find. Anyways….thank you for all this information and Merry New Year!! ❤
Interesting. Ever since I read the phrase "Odin is the god of frenzy", that's how I describe him, even though I don't perceive him as such all the time. That reminds me how one can get excited about something, and then they get hyped about it, and then after they've got it, the excitement slowly fades. I get that when I'm going to see my favorite band in concert 😂 Now about wisdom, I believe having a lot cannot only make you selfish, but misunderstood as well. For starters, you can't have a normal conversation anymore. I've seen many people expand on random facts that only get a mention, on conversations about something mundane, like work. Those unfortunately, are very lonely people, whether by choice or not, and as such don't really understand the concept of listening when in a conversation. Wisdom is cool, but even Odin seems to favour wisdom that comes in handy, rather than random facts about whatever. Also, facts will probably never make a sweet talker, so m'yeah, watch out for that.
I appreciate how you did this session with no switch cuts.. it shows that you are eloquent and humbly-confident of your speaking.
I agree! Really cool 👍
Odin has always been for me not a god of the natural world, like of the sky or water or earth, but a god of the inner self, the mind, knowledge, madness, humor, and sacrifice. He is a god of the absurd. A god of existential dread, and a figure of a young man's desire for experience placed over the backdrop of old age. He is the yin yang, youth and senility, life and death, both at times childish and petty while also fatherly and wise. He is both man and god, self-affirming and self-annihilating.
Amen
This analysis of Odin brings more data to my belief regarding the correlation between Celtic Lugh and Odin. Thank you
Different names, same religion base. I draw the same conclusion
All Ancient Religions are based on the same thing.
Look into The Dagda, the Irish Ollathair, the Irish All-Father. He is the king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, similar to the Æsir, and I've found him and Oðinn to be alike.
I've thought the same thing. Similarly Thor and Taranis have the same "qualities"/abilities.
@@camelusdromedarius3789 Even in Egypt and Assyrian Mythology, there are lightning throwing entitys that ride on flying Chariots.
Especially when you see that the Greek Mythology is based on the Egyptian Mythology, you start to realise its not 20 different Mythologys, but one Story, told in 20 Languages basically.
The hat suits you Arith 🤘Happy 2023 brother. I hope you are doing better as I feel your still in your bed at this time, so heal up soon & look forward to more of your wisdom in the year ahead.🤟
Happy 2023 my friend. Many blessings to you and yours. Thank you for continuing to be in here. I was looking for my great grandfather's hat (since I have his staff), which was brown and quite old, but I liked it and it had a sentimental value to me. But someone stole it away, so I got a new hat for me, and aside from the connotations of the colour blue, that is my favourite colour :D Take care friend!
Looking forward to the coming of 2023’s videos. Thanks for just being there - not enough people say that. Just Thank You. Blessings.
EDIT : I’m loving the choice of clothes for this presentation - I am right in thinking that only a raven on each shoulder is missing ?
Thank you my friend. Thank you for being in there and for your kind words and blessings. Many blessings to you in this new year. There are ravens about, but they are shy and rightly suspicious of humans. Perhaps some day I'll make a friend of those around here if they get used to my presence hehe. Take care friend.
@@ArithHärger I will ( take care ). I was going to say that I found, two weeks ago, that I look forward to seeing you each week. Just thought you should know.
Raven on the shoulder if it's your freind :)
My morning lecture on a subject that inspires me xxx
Good to know :D Have a great day and a wonderful year!
@@ArithHärger May 2023 Be woven with everything you ‘ve ever Dreamt of xxx
Love your video as always
Thank you very much friend. Be well and happy new year! :D
I've emersed myself into the philosophies of the Trika and Krama traditions of Kashmiri Shaivism for about 3 years now and I feel that it illuminates the trinitarian mysteries of Odin/Shiva/Hermes/Toth that befuddle the Western seeker pained by Christianity's claims of Trinity. In short, I'm not convinced that writers like Snorri were putting a christian overlay on non-christian mysticism but hiding the mysticism in a way that the average Christian would write off. Tattvas 3-5 are Lord Sadashiva that works through the the feminine power of will Iccha-Shakti, Lord Ishvara that works through the feminine power of knowledge Jnana-Shakti, and Lord Suddha-Vidya that works through the feminine power of acting Kriya-Shakti. These masc/fem (consciousness/power) dualities are universal forces that are beyond human intelligence (Buddhi, tattva 14), but pervade all but the first two tattvas. In-short, the saying that consciousness uses our intelligence to know itself applies here and is why manifest reality cannot be omniscient. Omniscience is infinite by definition and would be incapable of localizing or categorizing, so if Odin is manifest, he cannot be omniscient.
I completely understand the distructive nature of seeking knowledge on familial relations too. I can't speak for European life, but in America "expert culture" overlooks the importance of relationships and destroys many families and communities through arrogance. I'm guilty, as evidenced by the above. Knowledge is great, knowledge is power, knowledge destroys, but without relations, there can be no renewal.
Looking forward to another year of your videos! Would love to see another dive into Rokkatru!
Yes, I agree!
I would like to return to that topic, it is inspiring :)
@@ArithHärger Que ce soit une année réussie dans votre vie et un succès sur votre chaîne!
Thank you Arith. Wishing you a life of abundance in the Year of Aun! Blessings.
Thank you! The same to you my friend! Many blessings :D
Thank you, I'm glad to see you cover this Over the decades, ever since the man in blue laid his hand on my shoulder, I have always felt less than, because of my observations and the things I felt/thought regarding them. It's alright, I've learned to accept flaws, my own and those of others.
Balance.
So powerful synchro! I've started my Rune meditations few weeks ago (from Fehu to Othala each of them, separately for one week - my journey for a few months), and on monday this week, this year, after the few weeks of Fehu, Uruz and Thurs, I've started with Ansuz. Now I've found your story of Odin as a new year "present". I'm so grateful. Thank you 🙏
all symbols are bullshit, find god within and youll know the truth
Glad you are feeling better friend! All the love to you.
This was actually recorded before covid, in early December, almost a month ago. As of this moment of this comment I'm actually still in bed recovering :x answering a few comments through the phone :D Be well friend, and all the best to you and yours!
Always great to hear your insights, for me, especially regarding Odin
Ive always struggled with Odin. Many others have said that "Odin is how you find paganism" and other such things, which although i never believed (because i came to Paganism through Thor) it did at times gnaw at me
As i grow older and more sure of what makes me call myself a Pagan of course i care a lot less about what others think makes one a Pagan, by which i mean i stay certain of my belief, but i do like to hear others
I also long ago abandoned the idea that to be a "true pagan" i must know and respect "all" the Gods
I mostly just chat with Thor or Sif, and assume if it is someone else i should be "speaking" to, they will help me connect, and that seems to work for me
It is, of course, Odin's negative aspects that always made me keep him at a distance, yet at the same time i always wanted to embrace him because i too seek wisdom
But it was also my understanding that what we think of as "the gods" is a construct - a very important one of course - but a construct nonetheless
Without such a construct it becomes very hard to know any of the gods
Much love to you Arith, and all seekers of Wisdom and Pagan understanding, wherever you may be
Keep vigilant, the world is changing and only those who can see the truth can possibly try to defend it, we need to stop fighting with others who see the world differently, and make them our allies, we willl need them in the next few years
Thank you for this, Arith. I have love for you and all your work. May you be blessed with strength and prosperity.
Jesus is the truth all other gods are the fallen angels play acting.
@@wheelsrolling369 Jesus Is Dead
i love your stuff, between animism and Norse knowledge, learn a lot and something's didn't know. i knew a lot but its good to know and always keeep learning. cause you never know if you find out somthing you thought was either right or gotten wrong. love this channel
Love the new look, looks like someone who has it together with yourself ❤
Good morning, Arith! I hope you are well. Another valuable video, thank you 😊
I am so grateful for your generous gifts of knowledge wisdom and insight. You have earned my trust, my respect and my admiration. Thank You.
Ditto
He is talking neopagan Bullshit
Just discovered you.
Very good video.
I recently found myself with an interest in Nordic history. The Vikings had something I don't have but find I need. They would have approved of your Nordic beard.
So good to see you up and around ! Happy New Year 🎊🎉💥
you are truly the only one on youtube worth listening to about the fascinating figure of odin who most diminish into a simple reflection of the christian god
An intriguing yet ominous start to the gregorian dear friend! I ever hunger for more discorse concerning Freya if you are open to suggestions. Thanks much, hope you are enjoying the winter thus far🕸
My regards to you, Arith.
Moral values are a tricky thing, because our present day morale is different from that of old times, not to mention how deep it is rooted in abrahamism.
👌Wow! So many orbs flew over your black coat on this video. I have had my first experience with the energy of Odin albeit I didn't know much about the diety formally so I was surprised when this heavy energy overtook my body and I blurted out Odin. Then looking at energy moving on raindrops in a tree I was spun feverishly out of my body and pulled up like a portal before being back in my body moments later. Now I'm looking into his persona and seeing those orbs was confirmation for me. ♡
Thank you Arith! Stay safe! Healthy Blessings
Thank you friend, and to you too. Strength and Health! Many blessings to you and yours!
@@ArithHärger 🕊💚🕊
So glad this is not about a certain channel by the same name of the title of this video, such a misguided individual, anyway, this was amazing, thank you Arith.
Agreed
How is he misguided?
@@frostyjack2260 Oh boy.....okay here we go, Jacob from the wisdom of odin channel, is misguided because the things he spouts on about tend to be incorrect and\or heavily biased, he leans heavily toward white supremacy in many regards even if it is not blatantly obvious to most, has even done a blood oath with one of his "followers". He is full of ego, hell just to even get into his discord you have to pay through his patreon. He comes off very cool and supportive at first in his videos, but the real jacob comes out quickly. You can choose to call me a liar and a hater, but that does not change facts, i caution any norse pagan especially just starting to take heed with his information given, if not just avoid it completely. People such as Arith, Ocean Keltoi, the welsh viking, wind in the world tree, wolf the red, as a few examples, are far safer sources for information.
@@frostyjack2260 Misguided might not be the right term. I'd call him a problematic individual. He lets for real nazis hang out in his community and events, he claims to want to offer people a community but paywalls it behind his patreon, he keeps on delaying the hall because he's garbage with money, proclaims himself a gothi after 6 months of being pagan, he refuses any gender-related discourse with the excuse that he he perceives it as political and non-pagan, he constantly uses folkist/nazi dogwhistles and promotes nazi ideas like an ancient white race from the north, he's not really with us here in reality land anymore citing his belief of mars being mankind's origin and the literal existence of mythical creatures and characters, he refused to not hold gatherings during the pandemic and left mask-use and participation up to individual choice which is irresponsible, his gatherings are also all paid and there have been some really disturbing events like him cutting open the arm of a guy who wanted to swear a blood oath to him and couldn't manage to do it on his own.
I'm not even through all the issues with this guy. He does great videos, he makes quality content, he appears like a really nice guy, but it just takes a little bit of digging and paying attention to notice the rot.
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Thank you 🙏
For your insight, I too felt uncomfortable with him and couldn’t put my finger on it?
I’m a Wiccan and I’m learning my Rune Magic and wanting to learn about Odin and all Gods, all religions.
And I was under the impression that Odin is an educated God, loves poetry, music and knowledge. Odin to me seems to be open to all and is excepting of all different cultures and backgrounds. So thank you for your insight.
Thank you Arith for all the great things you do. You have helped me expand my knowledge greatly. I never get tired of your videos.
Hail Arith!
Hail the High one!
Greetings to you Arith, I'm one of those distant learners from Puerto Rico. It's been a long while since I have commented on your videos, not because I've forgotten about you but because lately I've had nothing to comment; but I've been watching your videos and learning from you for a couple of years now. I wish you a great 2023.
Thanks for the video, very interesting analysis.
What I've gathered while reading into norse mythology is that Odin himself is purely driven by fear. He asked himself multiple times why he is the way he is, even doubting his methods in acquiring knowledge from time to time. It's the fear of loosing Idunns apples and his (and his kin, the ase) eternal life. Losing his kin due to a war to the vanir. Losing his control due to a greater knowledge possessed by another being (mostly the giants). He told Heimdall to produce half human, half ase people so they grew strong and could defend the ase during ragnarok.
In Odins stories we can learn many things. Even his ultimate pursue towards gaining all knowledge couldn't save him in the end. His fears lead him to actions, sealing his own downfall. He couldn't impede his own fate because he tried to change the world instead of changing his own self. This is in my opinion the greatest knowledge odin himself never could attain.
Bro, Odin is far more than this. For 9 days he traveled into Ginnungagap, the vastness ocean. Whatever he saw and understood it definitely shaped all life for the better, he literally brought civilisation to the war driven people by creating poetry and far more other things.
this is, imo, a stupid and semantic argument - you could rationalize away all actions as caused by fear of non action, but that wouldn’t be a very accurate description in many cases. Odin doesn’t seem very fearful at all
Thank you very much for leaving the subtitles function, as I do not understand English well. Всем мира и добра ребята! И всем привет с Кубани!
Thank you for the thoughtful video.
I hope you are doing well and things are calming down in your world. I know you are limiting yourself to just a few platforms now. Ty for this video it was nice to see someone really dig into some of who that god is. Take care good sir.
I think the lesson in Odin's pursuit of knowledge is that knowledge is such a thing that requires a character that can't be too fond of comfort and is willing to transgress social conventions, norms, and roles to acquire, knowledge that grants one true insight into the nature of reality and human nature and subsequently the power to shape one's reality to ones favor with this insight. I also think a lesson in Odin's pursuit of knowledge there is no sacrifice too great to acquire the power to determine one's own fate. Another lesson from Odin's pursuit of knowledge related to my first point and maybe at best a reiteration of the first lesson, pragmatic knowledge- (knowledge you can affect and shape the material world and human evolution with) is sacrilegious, thus the pursuit of knowledge for Odin is the very basis of the European Scientific institutions that gave rise to the Faustian Man and Profane and Inert Cosmos of modernity.
Thanks, Arith for having reminded me to start my new Odin painting. I should listen to your Odin videos first to get in the right mood and knowledge. I wish you and your channel and community all the best for the new Gregorian calendar year 2023!
I would like to see your art work. Happy new year and thank you. All the best to you and yours! Wish you great inspiration to continue to express your art.
@@ArithHärger Arith, I wish you the same, with your multiple arts (video making, painting, music, etc.). I replaced my Avatar with an Odin watercolor. Best wishes, Die Himmelsscheibe
If Odin was the omniscient being described in later writings, he would never have had to do all the self sacrificing and deception of Jotuns in order to obtain that esoteric ancient knowledge. If he sees everything, and knows everything, it would stand to reason that he would not have need for any other gods in the pantheon like Heimdallr.
To believe otherwise is a misconception
Well said. If he had been originally an omniscient being the great majority of the myths concerning Odin would not make sense and would be worthless. In fact, taking into account the negative impacts of Odin's actions, if he were an omniscient being it would just make him an evil being, purposely causing harm to obtain something he already had.
Eh you gotta question false gods and they’re true intentions
I think believing in Gews is a misconception
Thank you for another wonderful talk and happy 2023 to all.
Arith, thank you so much for this and all your other videos. Just to let you know how far you're teaching's reach, I am a 51-year-old firefighter who lives outside of New Orleans in the US. Your videos have been an invaluable resource for both my spiritual growth and understanding of the material. Thank you so much my friend and please take care of yourself!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. It’s fascinating and rewarding to watch.
My pleasure and honour. Thank you very much friend, you are most kind. Thank you for your support. Be safe and well.
A re-examination of morals and ethics, rather than a transgression. The forming of a new compact. Testing the limits. Understanding, and refining.
Nine months in the womb of the hag Ceridwen, to take the Awen from her cauldron. The world is dead. It is time to be reborn. Freyja talks in her sleep. The new dawn approaches. It takes courage to enjoy it.
Everyone is a warrior in battle. There are those who survive, and never give up, they are without fear, and they reach Odin, and there are those who do not have such spirit and faith, and they simply die, and turn to mulch. Half go to Odin. They are the heroes. Freyja can have the common men if that is what she wants. Whatever rocks your boat zus.
Solomon asked for wisdom. There comes a point when there is no point in learning anymore. Knowledge still comes, but it can't be communicated. Then it is time to develop patience.
🔥🥀🖤Odin 🖤🥀🔥
I really enjoyed this video, ThankYou.
I think the only danger in Knowledge is when we think that we know it all. Or also when we insist that only our perception of this Knowledge is appropriate...
Also when one seeks to destroy those who disagree. Other than that I believe that there is nothing wrong with seeking and learning. Happy New Year! May Abundance, Adventure, Strength, Tenacity and Love surround You and Your Family always!
Stumbled upon your channel by chance.. I am absolutely delighted. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Greetings from South Africa.
Love the new dark mysterious look, Arith! People sometimes say “Good luck / with that…”, and sometimes it’s sincerely meant with goodness or fortune, while other times it’s a disguise for cursing people to their demise (for various psychological reasons of projection, I presume). I find it’s not always so easy to know the intention behind such a short quick-witted phrase. But I am certain that either way the correct and best response is always a sincere ‘Thank you’. This testifies to one’s own authenticity and sincerity, leading by example towards such virtuous ideals or goals
It’s also interesting how luck, or Loki, might not necessarily always have much or anything to do with this saying at all, as a blessing or a curse (knowing what we know of Loki, however, it’s more likely charged with the undertones of a curse). Take dice, for example (like in the boardgame, Solaris, that I designed which combines reconfigured poker & chess; link below; currently seeking publishers/sponsors etc., and has been submitted to the Canadian TV show, Dragons’ Den, for the 2023 season). How do we know it’s not actually the Holy Spirt of Christianity working through dice or cards etc.?
I suppose it all depends on the results and one’s own worldview. Either way, I thought it an interesting enough connection to make a point of, for what it’s worth
May 2023 bring you good fortunes & cheer, man. And… good luck!
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Could it be that the later Odin is not going against the earlier Odin? Meaning that he was a seeker of knowledge. But by the later times, he'd found it. He had accomplished his goal and become what he sought to be. Someone with unlimited knowledge.
Many thanks to you and your kind as a sister in arms. I have a friend who's norse pagan who's helped me along my journey. God Bless you brother 🙏❤
I like the shoutout to Odin via your out fit being similar to how he would have looked.
We've enjoyed it very much, thank you for producing it 🙏
Today specially i enjoy this video, and thank another time for share your exquisite windom....a crown of laurel for you....and deeper hugs from here...thanks
Здорово, сколько ещё пересмотреть нужно!!!😊🙂🌝🌞🌞🌞⚡🔥🌍🌪️🌊🌌💫🙌🖐️
Odin also share his knowledge about Yggdrasil and the shape of our rome and how the physical world is horizontal and stationary.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge with us. Merci
Thank you for your seeking of knowledge and the will to pass that knowledge.
Wishing you a blessed New Year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Greetings from the Texas Gulf Coast, USA. Thank you for this video. Best wishes always.
I like the new look. Will you be keeping the wide brimmed hat for 2023?
Hello friend, glad to see you here for another year. My just as my great grandfather's staff has been my companion in quite a few adventures, so will be this hat :D Happy new year and many blessings to you!
Great Information on your channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a sympathetic manner
After recently getting into spirituality you started popping up in my recommended and I love your content
➡️I really dig the visual vibe of this vid. The dark smudgy tones juxtaposed with your gleaming bone-white hands. Really cool.🔥🔥🔥
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS
New to the channel, awesome stuff!! I feel that Odin hanging from Yggrasil for nine days, also carries some heavy birth/rebirth symbolism. Its fascinating how many layers there seem to be in our old gods.
I thought the same thing
IN HAVAMAL, it more accurately translates to "nine long nights", which better fits this interpretation. this is why you use the primary sources, and dont stop at a wikipedia article or a christian scholar's interpretation of the primary sources.
Love your stuff kick on love it
I have been on a constant “search” with my ancestors and heritage and I love learning about the written mythology and the old world it is super cool. First generation American here btw. Born in Trondheim 🤝💪🏼
Yay! Nice to see you again!
You are a good teacher, and for all the teachings i thank you.
am i the only one who saw an orb around 21:16? and notice how it appears from the bottom left to upper right as you talk about the halls of the gods? particularly valholl :O
Yes I saw it as well and was going to comment about it, it happens subtly again a little later in the video but is most visible at the timepoint you mention.
I really enjoy your videos and your perception on things! Happy New Year Arith🖤💫🤍
Ty for this video! 🙏
My Family/tribe has this tradition for ancient oral traditions. (One feather can of course turn into 5 chickens, I'm well aware of that). I have been Asatru and Christian my whole life. When i got baptized as baby i got a Mjølner/Thors' Hammer in silver in a silver necklace like a amulet. I have never weared a cross but that amulet and im confirmed and go to church often. I have even baptized some.
Just want to add some:
The Viking; "Harald Bluetooth" was driven by the wisdom of Odin. He was indeed a manifestation of Odins wisdom. Odin is the only of the Norse Gods who talked about a higher "God" (call it what u want), cause he have seen and knows. Thats why he is the God of wisdom and the king of the Norse Gods. Ty Harald! Our Danish founder.
ᛟᛞᛁᚾ ⚔️ ✝️ = ❌
ᛟᛞᛁᚾ 🤝 ✝️ = ✅
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Happy New Year Arith!
Happy New Year! :D
thanks you so much to talk about that.
there is so many ppl seeing odin as an "all knowing" being.
I personally go a bit further and say that he is a god of knowledge but not wisdom as he often act rashly and without thinking of consequences.
I always felt that odin could be compared to saruman of Tolkien, where the quest for knowledge is very different from the wisdom to use said knowledge.
Hey. Just saw your last post on FB. I'm sorry to hear it. Both about the virus as well as those that have left you. May Odin give you strength to do what you must. I was going to FB in search of ways to sit down for a chat from time to time, if you have such liberty with your free time, of course. I have reached a blockade on how the Gods, or Fates, affect a person's life, thus hopefully finding a clearer picture over the duties, responsibilities or what other attachments may come, of one interfering in the first person's life, one way or another, and thus interfering (????) in divine will. Tibetan cultures talk constantly about karma, and, even though I've read about this important consequence years ago, only last summer did the realisation actually came: every person's karma is a result of their life so far (and maybe more). Interfering in one's life, to help or alleviate, means interfering with their karma. It left me transfixed. What implications are there? I've read somewhere, long time ago, may be utter bs as far as I can attest to it, that in native american cultures, when you save someone's life you became responsible for them. And I still remember not understanding what "responsible for them" might mean. Now my beautiful brain asks me "Didn't that actually refer to taking upon yourself, as being done by you, any acts committed by that person from that day onwards, be them good or bad? Or on the contrary, if the Fates said they should die, and you save their life, you've created a disruption that will only extrapolate until natural order is restored, and all other threads of destinies affected by your action fall back on track?" and the answers there hopefully lead to a better understanding of how important are our choices? For now I hold the belief that we have little to no choice when it comes to the path we walk on in life. The path is already laid out in front of us. How we walk the path, that's up to us. But that's hardly something new. I need more answers. Yes, I know, I am also one of the many who come and ask things of you, and for that I do apologise. I truly wish we had met at better times. Peace
Happy new year Arith 🎉
Hey Moose! Happy new year :)
Glad new year to you my friend, and thank you for your words. I suspect you've had a drink from a certain well yourself! I also think the idea of Valhol is still evolving. The way it is perceived by modern Heathens has become almost a norse "heaven", and seems to have gone from afterlife for the best warriors that die in battle, to afterlife for all who die in battle to where heathens go after death.🐦⬛🐦⬛🐺🐺
Self-knowledge may well be taking the place of literal wars these days, while obviously they do still happen. Thus I think that people are warriors fighting toward becoming whole persons, preserving the concept of Valhalla but changing the idea of what it means to be a warrior. Just an idea. :)
A great video. Everything I could ever need to know about Odin. :) hmm... A helper says that if he must be given "God" status it's important to not forget his many failings. Which paradoxically makes him great.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a respectful and intelligent manner. It's nice to find a site where our culture is shared in a factual and friendly way. That TV series (I'm sure you know the one I mean), really made alot of people crazy and because of it, so much misinformation and misrepresentation has occurred so again, thank you.
Je suis cette chaîne depuis toujours et regarde tous les mercredis avec toute l’attention sont des vidéos concistentes et super informatives! Amour!
Much gratitude for your sharing of knowledge!
Thank you
Odin (Woden( was born in Anatolia, leading his followers north to Sweden, and upon passing away was deified, elevated to chief of the indigenous pantheon of the locals. His psychic powers were evident in his impact upon his contemporaries.
Source, please?
@@DraculaCronqvistSnorri Sturleson, the Prose Edda. NB, he was a Christian who sought to “prove” that the Norse gods weren’t actually gods.
@@robertarnold6192 But that's just the claim from one Christianised Nordic man. That's not a believable source.
Thank you so much for sharing your insight.
Happy new year arith my sweet friend lots of love I'm giving u a big hug . U seem down I'm wishing u all the happiness in the world
Always look forward to your video. Being more Anglo Saxon inclined, I wish I could find someone with your wisdom that covered the Anglo Saxon world view and beliefs as well as you do in the Norse worldview and beliefs.
Check out wind in the world tree here on TH-cam.
Have you seen' Survive The Jive?' they have a TH-cam channel on Anglo Saxon religious beliefs and how they are practiced today in England. They only do about one episode per month
@@kellysouter4381 yeah I've seen a few of his videos
@@ninetales6485 I'll look them up.
Simon Roper has a lot of knowledge, he's a good insight
I like your emphasis on respect and abstaining from prejudice. I came here because I recently became a Norse pagan and I’m finding that Odin has been connecting with me the most out of all the gods, so far. Thanks for putting all this effort into the topic of him.
What a wonderful video to stumble upon at the start of 2023. I really like that you describe Odin in historical context and, even though you clearly appreciate his wisdom, you never derail into favoritism. I wonder what the old norse mythos is all about without the foreign christian material in it. Thank you!
Incredibly thought provoking at the end. I can think of many people, indeed many cultures around the world, who would benefit from this introspection about self-aggrandizement and seeking knowledge... but none the less, applicable immediately for me as well. I've always strongly felt that it's foolish to spend too much time studying history here in our day, because at the core - it is belief. It's scripture, essentially, and the fact that sources correlate isn't verification of any kind at all - if anything it just makes finding the truth harder... ...but there are a lot of people who buy in, because they expect it of themselves and others, not to question, to seek the right answer, and stand above others after they attain it - as a symbol themselves.
Where have you found this grounded and detailed knowledge? I have watched many essays about the wise one, but this so far, has driven me to my limits. I am allowed to go beyond now. Deeply grounding. You are appriciated, and a hero for curious minds, Arith.
It’s mostly all made up. The best sources for this information comes from marvel comics. You can make any story you want for it though. Odin is simply a character that leads souls to eternal flames.
If you check the description, Arith lists the sources! He does for his other videos as well. It may be "made up", but not by Arith
➡️Thank you for this excellent lecture. Lotta food for thought.
This video is so mystical and mysterious all in its own. I can see you got Odin very close to you this year. I saw light orbs dancing several times in front of you. I can sense Odin is very pleased with your research and studies Arith. This was a great video. I learned some new stuff too!
Wow all that through a TH-cam video?? You must be really special and unique, a shame more people don't recognise how different you are...
Arith, with respect, could you correct me if in your understanding I'm wrong about what to explain right now here? I've been building my spiritual path, so any exchange is appreciated. As Thor wouldn't have killed the snake/dragon that feeds the vital force of the universe, and that might have been an add to the Myths by christians hand isn't possible that the blind seek for power at any cost would have given in the same way to the one who would be wisest of the old gods? I'm asking because I've been seeking myself and as far as I can see, and is not that much, Odin seriously feels able to see the future and the past. Every small connection that I'm able to have with Odin shows a care about what is said/pass to me to guide me throught situations that if those situations were explained exactly as they are, for sure i would have giving up. After 3 years i have the feeling that Odin know what is to come and how i would react to with the personality i have at the moment, able to find the right words so to make me stronger, to change my thoughts to face what is to come. English isnt my first language, hopefully my post can be understood. Your work have been very important to me all this 3 years, im grateful I found it. Thank you for reading!
Since the symbol of the serpent (in pagan contexts) represents knowledge, ancestral wisdom and the feminine magic arts (related to both ancestral knowledge and magic mysteries) its destruction in Old Norse myths can be both a Christian interpretation as well as pagan. The fight of Thor against the serpent isn't wholy Christian, but an allusion of the fight-dance between the Sky fertility god with the Earth Goddess, which together in chaos create life and fertility (order from chaos). Thor isn't the only Norse god related to the Serpent. In some Vendel period helmets we see helmet-plates with the representation of Odin with a serpent, and in the Osberg tapestry we have a grove of serpents and hanged men from a tree (in relation to the cult of Odin). The serpent was also a symbol of wisdom. The destruction of the serpent in a pagan contexts is in reference to the destruction of balance and the destruction of the protection of life itself. In other words, we could see this as a fervent search for wisdom and power, and such wisdom and power, if not applied carefully and correctly, may be very destructive. It is possible that in a pagan version the death of the World Serpent represented the beginning of Ragnarök: the very power that holds and protects life is destroyed, opening up the way for chaotic and destructive forces to take over and destroy all life. Of course this motif was highly used to convey Christian teachings and religious ideologies in later medieval icelandic literature, but the "pagan core" of it may be indeed the representation of imbalance when one seeks to control the forces of nature, which will only result in one's own destruction and the destruction of others.
@@ArithHärger J’ai adoré commencer la nouvelle année de cette formel vos lunettes sont un excellent moyen d’être présent dans un grand moment de 🧘 ♂️
Maybe he used predictability of other things that happened and by his own experience.
Interesting explanation about odin desire to get all the knowledge and all the risk that it takes analizing the part that no one see until now.
Odin its a interesting deity that once it make me think what you already explain about the desire to know it all
It's kind of interesting that you uploaded this video on Wednesday, which is Odin's day. I wonder if you meant to do that. Great video!
For 6 years (since I've become a TH-camr) I've always uploaded videos on wednesdays, middle of the week, seems a good time hehehe.
Thank you once again for one of your deep dives into the gods. As a new-ish pagan, I have always had trepidation when it comes to interacting with Odin. I do not feel his call nor his pull. I have often seen him as a god of wisdom and knowledge over a supreme deity of sorts.
I am much more in tune with Thor. He is of the Earth and makes me feel more connected to the natural world. When I feel the need to converse with a deity even closer to magic and nature, I feel that Freyja listens the best to my calls. As someone who appreciates and calls to the gods but is more concerned with Animistic properties of day to day respect for all living things, I find the traditional motives of Odin to obtain, gain, and frankly take knowledge to run counter to my spiritual views of respecting all and coming to knowledge through osmosis as friendly relationships are formed with Others.
Thank you once again, and I hope your recovery from Covid is going well.
Harkens back to the time when the practice of head-taking was quite popular ( I speak as a celt, and the history is definite). A mystic and necromantic importance was given to these preserved heads
I'm a devotee of Loki, but Odin is probably one of the Nordic Deities I respect the most alongside Hel, Odin's eternal quest for knowledge is what inspires me to do the same. Happy 2023, thank you for covering Odin today my friend.
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What exactly do you do , as a devotee of loki ?
@@Lightning11_11 I induce chaos in others to bring about change, challenge dogmatic traditions, teach people not to take life too seriously, use laughter as spiritual medicine, & most importantly, look on the funny side of life. You'd be surprised at the potency of the healing power of laughter.
@@ghostlightningboi5618 But laughter is not everything that defines Loki . Loki is also jealous and evil and always gets himself into trouble . Are you doing that too ?
@@Lightning11_11 that's your own opinion. Why should you care why I worship who I worship? You don't know me.
Arith, greetings sir. Hopefully I have found you in good health and full of joy. I watch many of your videos. Your explanation of ancient indo European beliefs resonates. You are an animist and an archeologist. I would show you stones Ive collected for your opinion. The picture you see with this message is one of these stones. They are found world wide. You may be the only archeologist that would understand these stones.
Your video is wonderful and very informative thank you. I'm not sure if you noticed, but there are orbs, quite large ones you can see moving throughout the video. It gave me the feeling Odin himself is with you here. Its quite amazing how much it can be seen throughout. Thank you for this very informative message.
I do really respect this information about Odin. Plus what he did. What is weird is that Ravens (we have Crows) seem to be around me all the time. Feathers will be left for me to find.
Anyways….thank you for all this information and Merry New Year!! ❤
Excellent video! I absolutely learned from this, thanks!
What a beautiful graphic at the begining of the video. Please share! 💓
completely off topic.... I love your hat ... glad to see you another year my friend
Hey Arith! Thanks a lot for this information! May I ask where you took this great Thumbnail from? I really like the art!
Hey there. Thank you. All the thumbnails of my videos are created by myself in Photoshop.
@@ArithHärger this one specifically is candy for my eye sir
A seriously deep presentation - many thanks!
The spirit that lives between us. One soul.
Interesting. Ever since I read the phrase "Odin is the god of frenzy", that's how I describe him, even though I don't perceive him as such all the time. That reminds me how one can get excited about something, and then they get hyped about it, and then after they've got it, the excitement slowly fades. I get that when I'm going to see my favorite band in concert 😂
Now about wisdom, I believe having a lot cannot only make you selfish, but misunderstood as well. For starters, you can't have a normal conversation anymore. I've seen many people expand on random facts that only get a mention, on conversations about something mundane, like work. Those unfortunately, are very lonely people, whether by choice or not, and as such don't really understand the concept of listening when in a conversation. Wisdom is cool, but even Odin seems to favour wisdom that comes in handy, rather than random facts about whatever. Also, facts will probably never make a sweet talker, so m'yeah, watch out for that.
With respect: maybe read Havamal. Poetic edda. Ikr it's alot but stay on it. Best wishes .
@@BillieBoyd-ng2qv Thanks for the suggestion.