swtrayn -> RE: Asatruar? (3/1/2007 3:19:11 PM)
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ORIGINAL: FukinTroll I think my <sig> says it all. I think your sig line started this post. I posted this on the Fuck You very much thread but i'll repost it here. For those of you unfamiliar with Astaru ( the old Norse religion which surprisingly troll, Wulfie and i share some belief in) a quick lesson ; Vegtam the Wanderer is the identity assumed by the All Father Odin to search for the Well of all wisdom to ask for a drink of it's waters in order to save Asgard. The story goes that Odin arrived and at the Well and asks Mimir, the well keeper for a drink of the sacred waters. Mimir asks Odin disguised as Vegtam for his right eye. It is a huge price for an immortal because he is a warrior and needs his eye for battle as the Norse gods may be slain. In fact it is almost guaranteeing his death. Odin pays this price to save his realm and earns the knowledge to protect Asgard. Thus becoming known as the One Eyed God. It is a story of sacrifice and death for the wisdom to change playing out that which we must go through in the course of life. Odin gave up part of that which made him a strong warrior in order to gain the wisdom to save his people, his home. Thank you for sharing the story. I always enjoy learning more about peoples beliefs. rayn
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