Greek vs Norse Seeresses

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The Pythia was the mouthpiece of the oracles of the god Apollo, and was also known as the Oracle of Delphi. In Germanic paganism, a seeress is a woman said to have the ability to foretell future events and perform sorcery.
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00:00- Intro
03:30- Quotes
08:00- Seeress
12:00- Oracles/Delphi
19:00- Apollo
20:50- Beliefs
Seeresses were an expression of the pre-Christian shamanic traditions of Europe, and they held an authoritative position in Germanic society. Mentions of Germanic seeresses occur as early as the Roman era, when, for example, they at times led armed resistance against Roman rule and acted as envoys to Rome. After the Roman Era, seeresses occur in records among the North Germanic people, where they form a reoccurring motif in Norse mythology. Both the classical and the Norse accounts imply that they used wands, and describe them as sitting on raised platforms during séances. The Delphic Oracle exerted considerable influence throughout Hellenic culture. Distinctively, this woman was essentially the highest authority both civilly and religiously in male-dominated ancient Greece. She responded to the questions of citizens, foreigners, kings, and philosophers on issues of political impact, war, duty, crime, family, laws-even personal issues.[8] The semi-Hellenic countries around the Greek world, such as Lydia, Caria, and even Egypt also respected her and came to Delphi as supplicants.

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[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

[@Holmesson]

​@@taylorfusher2997 Yes, trolls in Nordic / Scandinavian folklore are depicted as huge, monstrous beings, often possessing magic powers. Think of the trolls in the LOTR series, and you've got a fairly decent idea of way they were described in our culture. Many sources indicate trolls would only come out at night, because sunlight would turn them to stone. Hope this helps. Skál. 🍻

[@Jennifer-yy8op]

“None was allowed to approach or address Veleda herself. In order to inspire a great respect for her, those who sought her council were forbidden from seeing her. Veleda dwelled in a high and lofty tower, and there were those, chosen specifically for this purpose, who delivered questions to Veleda and brought back her answers, like the messengers of a Goddess.” - Roman historian Tacitus on the Germanic Seeress Veleda, in his very extensive work called the “Histories”

[@Jennifer-yy8op]

“Munius Lupercus, legate of one of the Roman legions, was sent along with many gifts to Veleda, a Maiden of the tribe of the Bructeri who possessed extensive Power; for since the most ancient times the Germans claimed that many of their women possessed the gifts of prophecy, and, so strong was this belief, that some women were even thought to be incarnations of Goddesses. The authority of Veleda at this time was at its height, because she had correctly foretold the success of the Germans and the destruction of the Roman legions.” - Roman historian Tacitus on the Germanic Seeress Veleda, in his very extensive work called the “Histories”

[@TomF1]

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[@westwing23]

It make sense that Perthos is considered as Secret/occult knowledge/wisdom.

[@rickardt1222]

Great video! It's so sad yet funny and pathetic how people reject ancient knowladge, believing that science and religion/spirituality conflicts eachother instead of complement eachother. Nature is so immensly powerful and the more I learn about paganism, the more I can look at nature and see beyond just the worldy matieral. Skål from Sweden! 🍻✋🏻💙💛

[@Holmesson]

There's a huge difference between legitimate, testable, demonstrable ancient knowledge and complete woo-woo bullshit. There's nothing wrong with studying ancient cultures and learning about their lives, what they believed, and how they interacted with the world... it is, however, wrong to promote the idea that our ancient stories and myths of gods and giants are somehow complimentary to modern scientific theories. Every culture is full of bullshit. Ours is no different. It may be fun, exciting, thrilling, and even thought-provoking... but it's still bullshit.

[@0KT0BER]

Tom Rowsell/Survive The Jive has done quite a few videos on comparative "Greek/Norse" dieties.

[@Newbobdole]

I haven’t seen that, but the parallels are pretty noteworthy (Vanir/Titans [creation] vs Aesir/Olympians [order] as a starting point)

[@annieg3489]

Thank you! Are there any sources as to how one became a seidr or prophetess? Was there an apprenticeship system where one learned from an experienced person over a set number of years. Could that be the reason why the seidr were older women? Like the druids had to study 20 years, what do we know about this from the greek or norse?

[@AmyBurgoyne]

I was so excited to see this video. Long story short, perfect timing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It validates a lot for me, ancestry wise, and lifetimes.

[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

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[@Jennifer-yy8op]

“The Germans believe that those of the female sex posses an inherent sacredness and the wisdom for prophecy; and as such the men do not avoid asking advice of their women and nor do the men ignore when their women reply.” - Roman historian Tacitus speaking on the Germanic Pagans in his work “Germania"

[@Dextamartijn]

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[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

[@erikhoff5010]

Very interesting, thanks for your time and effort. Skal

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video ⚔️

[@Jennifer-yy8op]

Please make a video about the famous Seeress Veleda and her student “Waluburg” whose name means meaning magical staff of protection

[@dianeteeter6650]

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Very interesting and informative to say the least 😮

[@ThorAnderson]

I used to have precognitive dreams ive been trying to find ways to induce them. Ive heard sleeping on animal skins may help.

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[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

[@sduck122]

I think you might be interested in Dr. Ammon Hillman’s research. He is a classical philologist who studies this subject.

[@kev1734]

thank you for the work! Always enjoy watching/listening. Cheers for the different graphics too. Was the temple ruins you showed delphi? Looking forward to the next one :)

[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

[@kev1734]

@@taylorfusher2997 what.

[@kev1734]

@@taylorfusher2997 Oh I see!!! Just look in the mirror and you'll see how ugly the trolls are

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[@ArminiusReturn]

It's weird how my comment disappeared I just made a comment that the Metatron the KZbinr might be a good candidate for Greek culture..

[@maryalex230]

Pythia was believed to give ambiguous oracles .

[@afsanarosebd]

Thank you for this video. I am very grateful. There is so much information. I need to watch it again but I wanted to get my thoughts down before I forget. First, elderly, o'come on, lol. I will be 49 in a few days and I am not the old hag or crone in the photo. Even though I will be considered a crone at 50 and I have earned it. I would say that the reason being of elderly women, as the volva/oracle, is because of life experience. There are very sharp young ladies I still learn from today. They do not have the emotional and physical pain that the trauma of growing older and leading a long life gives a woman. I was attacked and assaulted at 46. So age doesn't have anything to do with assault. Perhaps the assault story was used as a clever diversion from the actual truth of the age matter? I am looking forward to watching the video on bird symbology because I just recently realized that birds are speaking to me. I had an experience a few years ago, at the beginning of my sacrificial journey. I was distracted by a flock of crows flying over my home in the Osage Hills. Long story short I gave my first sacrifice. My hair. I have smoked a ton of grass in my day and had many hallucinations with a variety of drugs but nothing compares to the spiritual knowledge gained by pain. My guides are my ancestors. Spirits that have lead me all of my life but I see it as Odin, in particular, that has helped me interpret the things I see. I can understand why volva/oracles would be used to gain insight with war and strategic maneuvers because Athena was the goddess of war, mathematics, strategy and WEAVING. Very similar to Freya perhaps? Us weaver's use a lot of math and preplanning. There are so many steps before the actual process of weaving can begin. We move through all of these steps to get to the rhythmic, transcendental state of weaving, that we love so much. I can understand the ecstatic dancing method as well being a professional belly dancer and instructor for over 15 years. I have pushed my body to the limits and have felt the high of dancing. It is like no other. The dance hangover or crash afterwards is awful. Yes, the physicality has wrecked my body and caused me so many injuries but I love it. It also made me incredibly strong. The path of the healer is a wounded one.

[@taylorfusher2997]

Are trolls ugly looking giant creatures in Old Norse paganism before Christianity? Also is the trolls in God of War Ragnarok accurate with the trolls in Old Norse paganism before Christianity?

[@ArminiusReturn]

The Metatron

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

the angel transformed from enoch the son of methuselah or the italian youtuber?

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I thought the oracles where in Carthage before Greece was even a thing. With temples built for oracles not repurposed temples like in Greece.

[@juanotamendi8913]

You're the first person to ever say that.. I have to find another place is first.. But thank you for the info!!. Professor among knows alot more !! That's when drugs witchcraf,(necromancy) sex was what created

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[@berserkerbambi6094]

Modern man also beloeves all kinds of things, for example they often believe some bilionaire or politician has their best interest at heart....

[@michellem7290]

For guidance on Greek history and paganism I like Angelo Nasios who runs the Hearth of Hellenism channel (which is mostly podcast interviews) and he also has a nice blog on Substack. He's a polytheist as well as a classical scholar (and also happens to be ethnically Greek)... For belief in oracles there was late as the 1980s (if not later) was some famous fortune teller (I forget her name) who had quite a following among celebrities including Nancy Reagan, and, I believe, Oprah. So even in the modern day it's not entirely scoffed at...

[@sisselhansen3915]

Men "samen, er vel fra same, sami??Anyway, I'm surely wrong.. but another thing; we norwegians never touch any medicine!! We're so healthy & strong ! I'm pagan, but that's just because I've lost all faith, and want to know the Truth!! Not any religion, forced on us since the inquicition💪🏼 But I think sacrifices are horrible.. thanks for your video, Viking!!p.s. Where can I find The Oracle Of Delfi?and; it's more probable they used belladonna, opium, mushrooms or marihuana, to reach a state of trance, don't you agree?? Maybe those days, they could choose drug, without being judged for that?? And how the heck could she spin around until extasy sitting on a tripode 😂?? Even I believed in the force of the Runes, before..until I tested that and understood it had no power, at all.😅😅😊

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[@Krjstofur]

Who’s your favorite deity?

[@ur.localcrazy]

Ullr ❤

[@Dextamartijn]

Tyr

[@maryalex230]

Hecate

[@afsanarosebd]

Athena, Odin

[@DarDarBinks1986]

I like Thor. How many other gods carried a hammer and slew capitalist and fascist giants while redistributing property? He's the ultimate god of the communist worker.

[@dianeteeter6650]

Elderly women can be beautiful .

[@juanotamendi8913]

I thought MEDEA was the most famous oracle !!

[@howardhavardramberg7160]

Fates vs Norns.

[@edgarburlyman738]

Achilles and Odysseus are like Thor and Odin, bear warrior and wolf warrior, might and cunning Greek philosophers were remnants of a priestly caste that lost all it's status to the warrior caste

[@neilhaverly4117]

The dispersion is actually most likely the Tower of Babel