Death in Animism: The Transformation of Relationships

Today I would like to approach the subject of death, in Animism, as the transformation of relationships within human social groups and how it "forces" certain behaviours in order to maintain ongoing relationships after death. Hope you enjoy it!
Bibliography at the end of this video.
Introduction - 00:00
The Sources (a rant?) - 01:25
Maintaining Relationships after Death - 07:40
Yearly Rituals and Gift-Economy - 11:18
Reinforcing Relationships through Objects - 15:23
Cyclical Transformations of Relationships - 19:48
Death Modifies Identities - 24:17
Relations with the Transformed Dead - 27:50
Ritual Communication - 33:17
Eating and Living Respectfully - 35:35
Shamanism: Avoiding Unnecessary Killing and Transformations - 40:10
Inappropriate Killing - 47:14
Bibliography & End Screen - 50:59
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[@kbennett2587]

If only people realize how serious academics like your self take Plagiarism, they would not say it. Keep up the great work. Also another great video as always

[@iainmelville9411]

As Angela said “Haters gotta hate”, I tend to believe that this indicates that you are doing something right. Another wonderful presentation. I, for one and I don’t think I’m alone, love your work. Once again I thank you. Enjoy the season.

[@angelaarsenault]

Oh, haters gonna hate. Don't let those idiots bother you. Your videos are amazing! People are jealous of you. End of story.

[@margaretwhitmer2715]

The indigenous North American tribes of the Pacific Northwest (who fished) had a lovely tradition of saving the skeleton of the fish they ate whole and returning it to the water, where, they believed, it would transform back into a fish, so that it could continue to procreate and bring them the next generation of fish the following year. (Source: "The Wisdom of the Mythtellers" by Sean Kane)

[@jwk818]

Arith please my friend don't let these people get to you, your videos are absolutely amazing and very informative. The fact that you're getting more and more popular unfortunately that always comes haters. These people are just jealous

[@whatshappening708]

I just want to say that your videos on animism have greatly expanded my mind, I've started developing my relationships with not only those around me but my environment as well, and I have gone from a hard nosed reconstructionist to someone who is very much animistic in their approach. I don't know if it qualifies as truly animist or not, truthfully. But I know that my new emphasis and transformed practices no longer feel "Norse pagan" exactly though Norse influenced to be sure. I have been sharing your videos whenever relavent (which is often because I am in many pagan and religion communities). I of course do not agree with everything you say, but I still wanted you to know the huge impact you've had on my practices and I want to Thank you.

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Same here so much value

[@Sheepdog1314]

Arith - there will always be haters when you're doing the right thing. You do you. Hold the line.

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You are doing a great service for us all, so don't let your detractors distract you. Thanks :-)

[@denyse6666]

my dear friend this was a wonderful video and full of important information , many thanks ..... at this special time of year as the suns light grows in power may the light in your life also grow ! have a great yule tide kiddo ! x

[@elainemblakely282]

Season's Greetings from the Texas Gulf Coast, USA. Haters will always hate. You are doing a service to the community and I appreciate the effort you invest in these videos.

[@I_scribbles]

Thank you Arith great work as usual. Also thank you for leaving me bread crumbs to find the work of Graham Harvey, Ingold and Hallaway and the New Animism way of looking at things. I finally have found what Ive been looking for since childhood to explain my view of life and All the things that has happened in it.

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Good one. This is one that I will have to watch again in a few days when my mind might interrupt less.

[@ernamoller175]

Thank you Arith💕

[@Ppurk]

Thank you. You have reminded me of things I knew but had forgotten over time.

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[@caoimhingibson2803]

Thank you for this excellent video. Though not vegan in recent years my wife and i are making efforts to grow our own food and eat more respectfully. You described our thought process leading to this exactly.

[@chrishampton2565]

For goodness sake. Even us with northern European ancestry, must understand that those we descended from ate a predominantly vegetarian diet. Animals were precious, and we're valued greatly. Really it was only the very rich that ate meat regularly and that wasn't daily.

[@robertayoder2063]

🤣 what time u talking about king and queens because all game was killed off then wow first peoples of Europe were not eating just veggies

[@333Eriana]

Wonderful !!!! i had no idea you were going to do a talk like this, just a bit in - i love it - thankyou Arith! 😊 . . . and she hasn't gone to bed yet, This was fantastic Arith!

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Mr. Arith is gorgeous working a cultural class. What it transmits to us is a source of information, wisdom! Excellent record, those who have always followed you know and know your honesty and see your commitment in all the videos presented. It always has content full of cultural interest and transmits knowledge to whoever is interested! Thank you for today and every day! Thank you 🌷 ☀️ 🙏

[@angelaarsenault]

Awesome! Thank you Arith!

[@chrishampton2565]

Great video Arith! Found it exceedingly interesting as most of your work is!!!

[@edinahsilva1369]

Hi, I'm from Brazil, thanks for leaving the subtitles open for Portuguese, I came here looking for information about runes and your channel is very interesting here in my country we have few people who use ancient runes and I like them a lot. thank you and a hug from Edina do Brasil, state of São Paulo capital 😘 . if I have any errors in the writing I'm using Google translate, it's his fault 🤣

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Me disseram que ele é de Portugal, então dá pra comentar em português com ele que ele entende também

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[@tinkerfairy]

I really like how you deal with criticism, the way you incorporate the ignorance of other beings..respectful Animism..thanks for sharing....your knowledge is comforting to the mind....

[@MrEnaric]

My theme of this year. Thank you Arith, this is so spot on. Blessed Yule to you and your kin.

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Epic done mate THX 😎☄

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Seguí adelante Arith !!!! Sos lo máximo. Lo muchos que enseñas ni lo imaginas. Abrazo desde Argentina

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Can’t be the first one to say that your video series would make excellent books 📚

[@teresafigueiredo]

I think it's amazing that there are people who don't appreciate your work, there are many channels on youtube, but I've never seen any that had as much information and presented as you do! The sources are important because on top of everything they certify their work, but clearly their research goes far beyond that, the wisdom is within each and within itself there is an endless! Thank you for bringing us knowledge, I appreciate your work and value. Too much strength and keep going!

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Gud Jul, my friend! Jus hung 24 tiny Julbochenon our fir tree, here in Haarlam, NYC. with white lights and Svardowski crystal ornaments. AND seasoning next year's Jul 'lob on the tiny terrace...from our family to yours, Blessed Be.

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Thank you, I needed this video today.

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today this video completed my day, thank you for being on that side. A merry and peaceful Christmas!🎄

[@grneyefin]

@5:30 "Many of you don't believe it so why bother." 😆 I felt that. Thanks for the laugh Arith.

[@nuclearmaga9694]

the idea of relationships and building these thru various methods does appeal to me and seems the proper thing to do...

[@onetree3476]

In my experience, what you say in your videos can't be fully understood only through the mind but instead is an all-encompassing experience of self in the world. In some cases I think it's understandable that some people would accuse you of presenting unverifiable information etc if they are only understanding your information academically. How you explain the science and interpret the evidence I believe requires more than the mind to understand. My whole life I have experienced the world very differently to my Australian cultural norms. To fit in I actively ignored and tried to change many aspects of myself. When I discovered your videos I could hardly believe what you were saying as you were describing my experience of the world so thoroughly. I suddenly felt validated and encouraged to live authentically, and I continue to be inspired by your videos to grow and develop those special aspects of myself. I am incredibly grateful to you and I hope you don't change how you gather and present your information. There are so many things that simply cannot be grasped through academic means alone. Your interpretation and explanation of the experiences along with the science is perfect. Thank you so very very much Arith!!

[@soSo-ml8dv]

Merci Arith. C'est bien gentil de ta part de te justifier mais tu n'en avais pas spécialement besoin. Les gens n'ont qu'à faire leurs recherches eux-mêmes si ils ne sont pas satisfaits et surtout rien ne les oblige à prendre tes vidéos pour "argent comptant " comme on dit. Ils n'ont qu'à passer leur chemin" .

[@aliciafranco5704]

Amazing.... it all makes sense! Thank you for expending my perception🥂🥂🥂❤❤❤

[@jaredpeterson7911]

haters gonna hate Arith. out of the ridiculous amount of people making videos on these topics and just making stuff up your videos are the only ones I will refer people to when asked what is a good source. your by far the most comprehensive and well spoken presenter out here. Thanks for what you do. Please keep it up.

[@christinameredithlewall2815]

Love the rants, always my favourite.

[@sskapars]

Arith, I am working on a project , relating to many of your subjects. I have done much research on on my own from thousands of sources. Most of my own bibliography is visual, auditory as opposed to the many written sources by oppressors of these cultures. To believe these traditionally written sources 'full heartedly' as actual sources is much worse than plagiarism, it is cultural regurgitation. For example among many ,if you trust "Adam of Brenen, " as your source, research first who he was. Your interpretations are excellent, refreshingly non regurgitated. You are using a multitude of sources I can attest to and tell the story in a format that scares traditional researchers. It is something they have not heard yet.

[@Sarah-ul2sh]

Thank you so much for your work! You're helping so many people with your insights.

[@limitedtime5471]

Always really thorough and interesting videos from this channel. Thanks so much!

[@Meta-trope]

Thank you, Arthir, for your indirect help in understanding my path. Praise to the Chance!

[@Trainguy9000]

Brilliant!!! Thank you for your original work, research, analysis and insight. I am particularly interested in Animism of the past and present, and strongly agree not every misinterpretation and misinformation of the past needs to be repeated and credited as if they are still authoritative or were the main point before starting every presentation. I welcome bibliography, citations, quotes, and primary materials as a way to enrich our mutual interest and developing understanding especially with regards to Animism. I look forward to further videos and supporting materials highlighting primary sources such as archaeological finds and first-person interview results. Thank you for your tremendous efforts to make this available through videos and posts to the general public.

[@lalunasweet]

Always a pleasure to embrace your lectures my friend. Thank you.

[@CJToole]

You do a wonderful job presenting greatly appreciated information!

[@XENA_O_VANIR]

I have always be fascinated with your work. With or without resources. Merry Yule!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@blackpearlsofwisdom4448]

Wishing you a happy Yuletide season, with much thanks and gratefulness for you in my heart. Thank you for all you do for yourself and others. 🎄❄️✨

[@ninetales6485]

People, in their ignorance, don't understand and thus lash out in fear at the content of your videos. In my opinion they're just words without any weight. I have disagreed with you strongly at times but that's what adult even beings do, we disagree at times but it does not mean that we should be hateful to one another. Those who accuse you of things are just children in their thinking and maturity. So you're right in disregarding them! On a side note here is a video I found about the Appalachian traditions I grew up with in accordance with the Appalachian folk magical tradition. I hope you watch it and enjoy it. While I don't practice the religion that these traditions use, I've been Heathen now for 35 years but it doesn't change the deep regard and love I have for these traditions! So here you go little brother a touching on Appalachian folk Magic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjEhpaJh9iEhrM traditions.

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👍👍👍

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Adorei o vídeo!! muito bem explicado e confirmou muito do que eu vinha aprendendo, estou no caminho certo! Muito obg pelo conteúdo maravilhoso!

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I really enjoy your videos. I wish more people would watch them, there's a lot of good learning in them

[@stephengarrett8076]

Excellent vid very helpful information thank you.

[@BlissfulBombshells]

Oh Arith, some people are simply unhappy & insist on "sharing" their misery. We'll call them "cyber psychic vampires" searching for places to feed in order to feel their own personal relevance on the world. Let's NOT feed them! 👌😉🤙 You're Great!!! No worries🤗

[@karaleea1671]

love your work

[@caromareamia919]

Gracias por incluir los subtitulos en español! Te sigo desde Argentina. Aprendo mucho con tus aportes y me es mucho mas facil poder leerte de este modo. Amaría que pudieran incluirse los subtitulos en los videos mas antiguos. De todos modos es un placer siempre. Gracias por tu generosidad.

[@antsquirly7654]

::: Waves ::: Yule Blessings!

[@anthonyhudson3158]

Arith. I love you and your great videos but please, do me a favour. STOP worrying so much about the opinions of haters and naysayers. You’re obviously very sensitive and take your work very seriously , but this is the internet it’s full of all the best and worse of human behaviour. Just concentrate on the best and ignore the worst. Happy Yule my friend 🙂

[@draumpje]

A bit late maybe But i thoroughly enjoy your response to criticism and accusations As for my opinion on your video’s and information, i always walk away with new knowledge and more research to do, so i deeply appreciate all your hard work

[@carlosfigueiredofigueiredo9612]

Bravo!

[@roseblossom3048]

It's so weird that humans "honor" a creature (in this case a bee🐝) by taking their home stuff, and food. When they could perfectly do so while using sources that don't hinder the wellbeing of that being... but, then humans are weird... 🤷‍♀️

[@azizlebeau619]

Keep moving !

[@watsonlitchfield2306]

Thanks again.

[@belladonna70]

thank you merry xmas happy new year

[@toebeans1385]

Respecting and honoring the food that you take from the earth, wether it be plant life or animal life is something many have lost sight of as fewer people experience the reality of where food in a store comes from- a byproduct of several sad aspects of modern society rarely If ever the fault of average citizens. Being mindful of where we get our meals the best we can is important to the planet and all it’s inhabitants- while still remaining humble to the fact that many people in poverty or in some cases circumstantial/geographical instances are simply not privileged enough to have those choices and we all can work on our empathy for one another as we travel through life and death and practice giving to help to others which is always possible even if you have nothing material to share, a kind word costs nothing .💕

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Thank you xxc

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Thank you

[@BenedictaXValentina]

Sorry to hear that you have ‘haters’ trolling/annoying you Arith Härger, whilst you only want to educate, learn, interact/share your research and experience with us, 🤷🏻‍♀️🤔 this is such a crappy construct to deal with (biased and usually spiteful ppl, whom are turning this world to dust ‘eventually’) 😓😑🙄 Hope you do have a great Holiday season and enjoy fully the rest of it (you deserve it!) X 🙌🏻😁☺️👍🏻❤️✨🧿✨

[@blackthornsloe8049]

There is a group of people in India that walk on their tip toes so they won't kill insects . As a teen I saw a documentary in which they took a bird that was mortally wounded back to a hospital they had created where they cared for , fed and prolonged its suffering many times over . Killing and dying are deep mysteries. As a human I am aware that I kill constantly . It's a difficult thing to process . I was surprised to know that the Dali Lama consumes meat in moderation. My gut contains an enormous ecosystem of living others . Taking an antibiotic is a genocidal act . Factory farming is a concentration camp for others . At this point in my life it is my practice to do what I can to be mindful of the destruction I cause to the plants and animals around me and bow to the uncomfortable mystery of existence on this beautiful, terrible world .

[@iwishmynamewasclementine]

Death is necessary for balance . Pain and suffering are not. I’m not a vegan, but I wish I could farm/hunt my own meat to avoid the animals‘s suffering.

[@warboats]

well there are a few sources for modern religious manifestations, but i should say, most of these are published by BR!LL - a publisher notorious for being v expensive, and therefor much off the public is gatekept from this research... however! there [libgen] are [.rs] methods [😜]for gaining acces to these important works for increeeeeedibly cheap in this golden age of high speed information sharing. Not that i would know, i have no interest in these works whatsoever 😌 also i love this channel and your videos, i'm only adding these incase there was anyone interested in delving into the topic. i really value your personal insight and the academic research you share, it's clear aloooot of work goes into producing videos of this quality touching on subjects i dont see anyone else talking about very much. your knowledge has had a positive impact on my life and my focus and i'd like to say here how much i earnestly appeciate what you share and how you share it. i think the allegations against you are petty and misleading. love ya bro, serious. x one last thing lol some of these analyse esoterecist movements that arent strictly contemporary but still rather modern, ive included them anyway because fck it why not. that being said....: Contemporary Esotericism edited by EGIL ASPREM & Kennet Granholm (this is a collection of essays by different academics and is probably the best work on the subject) THE PROBLEM OF DISENCHANTMENT by EGIL ASPREM Esoteric Scene, Cultic Milieu & Occult Tarot by Danny L Jorgenson Unholy Alliance | A History of Nazi Involvement with the Occult by Peter Lavenda Dark Enlightenment | The Historical, Sociological, & Discursive Contexts of Contemporary Esoteric Magic by Kennet Granholm Esotericism in African American Religious Experience | There Is a Mystery… edited by Stephen C. Finley Margarita Simon Guillory Hugh R. Page, Jr. Between Occultism & Nazism | Anthroposophy & the Politics of Race in the Fascist Era by Peter Staudenmaier Proximal Authority The Changing Roleof Leah Hirsig in Aleister Crowley’s Thelema,1919-1930 by Manon Hedenborg White

[@Ellistea]

Thank you Arith, your seidr reading is ᚫᚠᛟ I'm sure you can interpret using the Norn sequencing. Did you know the analogy what Wojan used ( pronounced wo-zhan, not Odin, Wotan, or any of those false names we use to flag fraudulent seidrs or Nazi %^&%s... ) for Mimir's Well, or Runesight, prior to one's incorporating it into the third-eye hvel was to scry the symbols formed upon looking into the water of the well and allowing the vegvesir [ similar to tetragrammaton ] to identify the patterns in order to form engrams which represented the concepts the runes were mapped to? Supposedly one can construct an authentic copy of the well upon consultation with a caboclo evoked through Umbanda. I am not an Umbandista and I had a terrible experience attempting to invoke Pomba Gíra so I am not going to go near those powerful magicks but apparently this is the story. Also, the two triangle's intersecting is a false emblem of Judaism, that is not True Judaism. I can send a sigil my tzaddikim [ protector deity in Judaism ] gave me to operate the 'tetragrammaton' you can use Hebrew or not it doesn't matter, the sigil is what activates it. Lots of fake Judaists here...

[@emmalouie1663]

I never thought these were plagiarized.

[@liberty_goon456]

Many animist cultures ate meat. I don't think veganism or even cannibalism is really that big of deal. I think we as domesticated humans obsessed over it but honestly it was up to local ecosystem period. What did the tribe have available to eat.

[@rayjay6900]

Must be doing something right when the haters show up to mock from jealousy

[@larrymarron1170]

There's supposed to be a balance and they're supposed to be Harmony. It's not supposed to be destroying destroy That's a good thing that you are a vegan

[@awolpeace1781]

Elven ancestors in human families?

[@larrymarron1170]

According Mayan and Aztec civilization in the second cycle we were vegetarian and took care of all life . Because of that nature destroyed Humanity.. So now we're in the fifth and we have to balance nature but we are not.

[@BodhiBushido]

Only a matter of time before you had to address the bone heads huh? It’s almost like people use the internet to argue with, and feel superior to others without having to put any skin in the game.

[@soulburntarotllc8155]

Mossy moss

[@tommywingham8277]

I am Shaman and if I can help you contact me.

[@cfhaze3245]

Don't pay attention to the haters, your msg is too important. They're certainly ai or shills anyways

[@swaggansway]

F8ce#

[@raueugen9047]

so long explanation of yourself sources bibliography and so on.Not interested,not interesting.

[@spreslar9842]

Thank you