Worst misconception about this deity that you have encountered?
I suppose the obvious one is the all war and misogynistic aspect of Odin. While Odin has an aspect of war, it's not all encompassing. I also never got a misogynistic feel or view of him. Odin seems very aloof, at least to me right now. If you wish to worship him, he would accept you without concern of your gender and demand the same from me as he would of you. He goes to see a seeress/prophetess without qualm and has learned magic from Frigga. Why would he seek out such information only to 'spit' on those who were his teachers? Odin won't come out and say he favors one gender over the other, and I think those old tales paint him in such a way that isn't favorable to some. It is up to the person to go out and learn whether or not these are true.
Something you wish you knew about this deity but don’t currently.
How to REALLY stay in contact with him. I've stated before that I'm not fit for god spouse status but I do want to work with Odin more often and in a close way. I see him as a teacher and would love to take an apprenticeship(best thing I can think of) with him. His responses to me and ways of watching are through my own thoughts at him and the birds I hear and see through out the day. Since my job keeps me far away from doors and windows, though, I can't see them during my shift and all seems quiet.
I suppose I just have to keep working at this.
Showing posts with label Frigg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frigg. Show all posts
Monday, March 4, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
30 Days of Devotion: 17 & 18
How does this deity relate to other gods and other pantheons?
I believe Odin would mesh rather well. We have the Romans comparing him to Mercury, so those two could possibly do well together. Then there is the similarities between Odin and Lugus as well. I think any deity dealing with wisdom and magic could be on decent terms with the Allfather and vice versa. He could also work alongside the deities of war without an issue. Other than that I believe he could move amongst them with little problem, being a voice of wisdom in needed times. He seems more like the type just to wander and pop in when he decides to.
How does this deity stand in terms of gender and sexuality? (historical and/or UPG)
I mentioned this in a previous post, but the majority of people seem to pin Odin as being very misogynistic and he-manish. Very much a man's man. Me? When it comes to gender and sexuality I think Odin is very much relaxed with it. While I haven't seen any note of him laying with another man, he seems to have little if no reaction to Loki saying he is less then a man because he was taught 'woman's magic'(by Frigg). Odin has probably reached a point that both subjects mean little to him until, perhaps, he feels the urge to lay with someone. Gender wise, who know who that could be with.
I believe Odin would mesh rather well. We have the Romans comparing him to Mercury, so those two could possibly do well together. Then there is the similarities between Odin and Lugus as well. I think any deity dealing with wisdom and magic could be on decent terms with the Allfather and vice versa. He could also work alongside the deities of war without an issue. Other than that I believe he could move amongst them with little problem, being a voice of wisdom in needed times. He seems more like the type just to wander and pop in when he decides to.
How does this deity stand in terms of gender and sexuality? (historical and/or UPG)
I mentioned this in a previous post, but the majority of people seem to pin Odin as being very misogynistic and he-manish. Very much a man's man. Me? When it comes to gender and sexuality I think Odin is very much relaxed with it. While I haven't seen any note of him laying with another man, he seems to have little if no reaction to Loki saying he is less then a man because he was taught 'woman's magic'(by Frigg). Odin has probably reached a point that both subjects mean little to him until, perhaps, he feels the urge to lay with someone. Gender wise, who know who that could be with.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
30 Days of Devotion: 15 & 16
Any mundane practices that are associated with this deity?
None that I know. I think one could argue that composing some form of written work or performing in a play could be a mundane practice for Odin. Honestly I don't know much about this. Not many people really set out how the worship a deity point by point, and it always seems like the one you want to know about isn't present.
So personally, it is the composing of written work. I write stories and if/when they are published, I will dedicate it to Odin in thanks.
How do you think this deity represents the values of their pantheon and cultural origins?
There are nine virtues which I think you could say are the values of the pantheon. Here is what I've been told:
I do think Odin represents these virtues, though some may argue. I suppose the only argument would be against Fidelity. There are stories of Odin laying with other people, his wife doing much of the same, but the two always come back to each other. Odin loves Frigg and vice versa. For me, I don't think I need to explain each point and how Odin represents them. I will if someone speaks up, but He speaks for himself.
None that I know. I think one could argue that composing some form of written work or performing in a play could be a mundane practice for Odin. Honestly I don't know much about this. Not many people really set out how the worship a deity point by point, and it always seems like the one you want to know about isn't present.
So personally, it is the composing of written work. I write stories and if/when they are published, I will dedicate it to Odin in thanks.
How do you think this deity represents the values of their pantheon and cultural origins?
There are nine virtues which I think you could say are the values of the pantheon. Here is what I've been told:
- Courage
- Truth
- Honour
- Fidelity
- Discipline
- Hospitality
- Self Reliance
- Industriousness
- Perseverance
I do think Odin represents these virtues, though some may argue. I suppose the only argument would be against Fidelity. There are stories of Odin laying with other people, his wife doing much of the same, but the two always come back to each other. Odin loves Frigg and vice versa. For me, I don't think I need to explain each point and how Odin represents them. I will if someone speaks up, but He speaks for himself.
Monday, February 11, 2013
30 Days of Devotion: Day 7
Names and epithets.
I guess I should've looked ahead when I was creating my initial post for the 30 Days of Devotion. In my first post I covered a few of the MANY names of Odin but I have no problem posting them again.
The most familiar is obviously All Father. Odin is the deity 'in power' for the Norse and has brought much to the world as well as the gods, so referring to him as such seems rather logical.
Val-Father means father of the slain. With many of Odin's followers going into battle or raids, it is not too surprising this is a name for him. He welcomes the slain with open arms and those worthy join him in Valhalla.
Gangleri/Ganglari means the wanderer or traveler. Odin wanders the Nine Worlds in many of the tales, whether it is just to wander or on some personal mission it's up to him. But referring to him as a wanderer is supported by those stories.
I suppose in the realm of epithets I can draw out the names that refer to Odin, or things associated with Odin, in various kennings.
Odin's fire would be an allusion to a sword, while Odin's weather could be another phrase for battle or war. I've seen someone point out a phrase 'One-eyed dweller in Frigg's embrace' which is rather simple. Then you have Mim's friend, referring to Mimir.
Um, yeah. Can't think of much else. Looking at the list of names for Odin, it is rather extensive and some not so obvious as others. These few here and the others mention in my initial post seem rather straightforward and resonate with me. For others it may be different.
I guess I should've looked ahead when I was creating my initial post for the 30 Days of Devotion. In my first post I covered a few of the MANY names of Odin but I have no problem posting them again.
The most familiar is obviously All Father. Odin is the deity 'in power' for the Norse and has brought much to the world as well as the gods, so referring to him as such seems rather logical.
Val-Father means father of the slain. With many of Odin's followers going into battle or raids, it is not too surprising this is a name for him. He welcomes the slain with open arms and those worthy join him in Valhalla.
Gangleri/Ganglari means the wanderer or traveler. Odin wanders the Nine Worlds in many of the tales, whether it is just to wander or on some personal mission it's up to him. But referring to him as a wanderer is supported by those stories.
I suppose in the realm of epithets I can draw out the names that refer to Odin, or things associated with Odin, in various kennings.
Odin's fire would be an allusion to a sword, while Odin's weather could be another phrase for battle or war. I've seen someone point out a phrase 'One-eyed dweller in Frigg's embrace' which is rather simple. Then you have Mim's friend, referring to Mimir.
Um, yeah. Can't think of much else. Looking at the list of names for Odin, it is rather extensive and some not so obvious as others. These few here and the others mention in my initial post seem rather straightforward and resonate with me. For others it may be different.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
30 Days of Devotion: Day 5
Members of the family – genealogical connections
Ah, the family of Odin. Well, Odin's consort is Frigg, though both deities have hard their share of sexual relations outside of that relationship. There are really only three children that are attested to Odin and that would be Thor(obviously), Baldr, and Váli. Snori Sturluson does claim that Vidar is a son of Odin by way of the giantess Gríd. He also places Heimdalr, Bragi, Tyr, and Hod as sons of Odin, but these are only mentioned once. So the only ones we are sure of, in the sense of literature, is Thor, Baldr, and Vali.
There are no daughters of Odin mentioned and I have never seen a claim to it.
Odin did have two brothers, Vili and Ve, whom helped Odin slay Ymir and create Midgard, all born from the same parents: Borr and Bestla.
As far as I can tell, other than the usual claims of kings being descendents from Odin, the relation to other deities ends there.
Ah, the family of Odin. Well, Odin's consort is Frigg, though both deities have hard their share of sexual relations outside of that relationship. There are really only three children that are attested to Odin and that would be Thor(obviously), Baldr, and Váli. Snori Sturluson does claim that Vidar is a son of Odin by way of the giantess Gríd. He also places Heimdalr, Bragi, Tyr, and Hod as sons of Odin, but these are only mentioned once. So the only ones we are sure of, in the sense of literature, is Thor, Baldr, and Vali.
There are no daughters of Odin mentioned and I have never seen a claim to it.
Odin did have two brothers, Vili and Ve, whom helped Odin slay Ymir and create Midgard, all born from the same parents: Borr and Bestla.
As far as I can tell, other than the usual claims of kings being descendents from Odin, the relation to other deities ends there.
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