Countless myths have been passed down to us from the most diverse cultural periods. They contain images of early humanity depicting the origin of the world, the activity of the forces of nature, gods and fate after death.
the story of creation In the previous instalment of The Edda (Pentagram 3 2011), we saw that during the long evolution of man during his development on earth, the discovery of one’s own will was a fascinating, but also terrifying experience for the young ego. For the first time, he was confronted with his task, his responsibility and the dangers of the path before him, which made a disconcerting impression. He saw Odin before him as the radiantly white helper, or as the bloodthirsty one, who instilled fear. The human being recognised his own divinity – but he was afraid of its great power. This is why he was a warrior: in battle, he was dauntless and learned to sacrifice himself in order to serve the greater whole. First of all, his home and hearth, then his tribe, his gods, his country, then humanity, then the deity who is everything in everyone – and in this way, ultimately the inner Odin.
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