Gullveig - The Maiden Prophetess

[@ArithHärger]

This video isn't solely about Gullveig-Heiðr. Please, pay close attention to the notes throughout the video, because the very study on Gullveig/Heiðr gives the opportunity to question the construction of Norse mythology itself and the interpretations and associations made since the 19th century. In this video I propose a new-challenge: to revise the entirety of the Norse myths. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great day!

[@thecelticmonster6695]

Hello me again just wanted to say I'm a big fan you're extremely helpful And unlike other people I actually respect your knowledge in European symbolism I wanted to ask you about a symbol I keep seeing that's supposed to mean Tuath(a) Dé Danann but I'm not sure and would like clarification

[@nataliewisdom4790]

Gullveig is one face of freyja

[@chrisdsmith9363]

Check out dr jackson Crawford

[@megantrish8450]

You trail blazer, you! Well done!

[@Nobody-kp8yw]

Already on it. I aim to boil down the names to get a unified history. Heidr sounds like Joan of Arc for some odd reason.

[@BlushingCreep]

Thank you so much for this video, Arith. Your attention to detail is, as always, chef's-kiss quality. Though there are far more who will agree with me silently, let me be on of the first to be openly grateful for the time and effort you put into these videos. (I consider them free lectures, and I feel so privileged to have access to them.) Thank you!

[@kimberlysnyder6760]

You should write a book I would love that 😊 and I'm looking forward to some Holiday videos I hope you have the time .

[@SilverArtemis]

I've said that too, I'd even buy a typed out collection of his video topic narratives! Digital copy or otherwise. I wonder if others would too...its a wealth of information!

[@yul498]

Great idea 👏👏👏 this book will be the most informative

[@keeperoftruth5951]

Amazing Arith! The way you are able to read between the lines in Norse myth is truly a gift.

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

This is an excellent learned view of the Gullveig. Thank you for another thought provoking video. As you were discussing the changes that occurred in Shamanism, I coulldnt help but think of the crowning ceremonies of the current royal family in Britain and how it went back generations.

[@elsprigochalm2608]

My ..

[@curtiseagleeyemullin]

Always love the content! Don’t be shy with especially short phrases in Norwegian or sayings of one phrase or maybe two. It’s good to learn a little Norwegian for those of us who are interested 🇳🇴

[@amberleshan8060]

I want to express my great appreciation and gratitude for all of your offerings, and especially this one. I have been isolated in an initiation process for about four years now, and the historical context and descriptions you provide are in complete alignment with my experiences. It is incredibly helpful for me to be able to look to your videos as a resource and to provide more context to what I experience. Thank you so much, and many blessings to you!

[@FairyPhantasia]

You are one of the best to fall asleep with. All while learning. Like being gently educated to sleep. So calm.

[@saltysiren1511]

Honestly i like to rewatch ypur videos before bed so my subconscious grasps the information better

[@ArithHärger]

I do the same thing but with books. Sometimes while on research there are concepts that I'm not grasping or ideas that are not making much sense because I may be tired or simply failing to understand. When I go to sleep all these ideas start to pop out and I get a better picture of what I have interiorised. Sometimes this causes many hallucinations but the pieces start to get together. Our subconscious is a very mysterious network :) Back when I was studying egyptian hieroglyphs I was the top of my class (actually one of the very few things I'm proud of) and in great part was because I was struggling so much with something I knew nothing about, all new information and it was overwhelming. That was simply making me lose my mind lol, so while sleeping I would have vivid hallucinations and things started to get together and I started to understand. My mind was overwhelmed and just needed some rest and let the subconscious take over, and there it was, I was no longer struggling with the egyptian hieroglyphs and by the end of the term I was the top of my class on that. Sadly, this didn't happen with other classes lol :p

[@saltysiren1511]

@@ArithHärger i know what you mean, before i finished school i was having a hard time with the semantics of sociology so I'd find lectures online to listen to. Sometimes your videos give me Wild dreams, haha

[@einarskirghunt3360]

Vvery accurate and up-to-date content. Thank you for another awesome video, very informative!

[@namls_ivine5765]

One of my favorites videos you have done. For the longest time I felt that it was only my personal relationship and gnosis work with Heidr that saw Gullveig Heidr this way. I have been hated by many in our community because of the way I have spoken out about the wrongly misunderstanding of Gullveig and how I honor her.. Thank you for confirming my own understanding of The Völva Heidr!! As you can see from my name, she is truly my patron Goddess. Thank you for making this video.

[@megantrish8450]

I am always impressed by the depth of your content, and this video was certainly no exception. Your love and passion for the subject matter are what draws the viewer in, and keeps us immersed as well! It seems as though you've gone through your own shamanic experience preparing for the video, so in a way you did burn for us, and we are forever grateful for your sacrifice. Never stop being you!

[@amymarie1144]

Only in a human mind do we separate and individualize ideas. Each idea that you have discussed is connected on all levels of our lives and spirit. What that we learn at this moment affects the past as much and our past has ultered the future. It is within any person to see what you have put together but so much more. This world and the process is beyond amazing. Thank you creative flow for this adventure. Thank you very much!

[@fractalshift]

I started watching this last night and had to go do something and didn't get back to it until today. Great job and amazing research Arith! I found it interesting that several vloggers have recently posted on this topic, but yours was the most thoroughly researched and most clearly presented. In the interim, between last night and today, I fell asleep (unlike you I sleep for about 7 out of every 24 hours!) and while sleeping a voice told me that Gullveig / Hiedr was not a person but a concept. That the "golden drink" was the mead of wisdom, and that Hiedr was the personification of magic itself. Today I watched the last hour and a half of this video and found that you and the voice are largely in agreement. It made me think of someone reading about Greek philosophy and wondering who that woman Sophia is and how she is so highly esteemed...without understanding the meaning of the word itself! The misunderstanding of mythology is caused by scholars who are so far removed from the mindset of the ancient bards, who sung the mythological epics in poetry, that they can not understand the nature of what is being told in the epics and how there was a secret language built into the poems which described magical methods and were often "hidden in plain sight" the true depths of the information available only to the initiates. Great work here! You should sleep better knowing it is done!

[@judledoodledoo]

I love the way you put the whole picture into perspective. How the female parts of the old stories were edited out to suit a more Christian ideal. You always give me new points to ponder on, thank-you I really appreciate the work you put into these videos.

[@Heidilight]

I like your videos so much. You are so clear and have so many interesting thoughts. It is pure joy listening to you

[@dariaraidho7627]

Wow! Great work Arith! Thank you for this video, where so many things come together.

[@HimmelsscheibeNebra]

You and your channel are a pearl on YT and a true inspiration. With my limited knowledge in the field, I see your videos as inspiration to get more into this mystic-mythological-magical world and wisdom, as it is so incredibly fascinating and enriching. Thanks for this inspiration and for the good work! Regards from the Himmelsscheibe

[@curtismiller8312]

Thanks you for sharing, Injoyed every minute not to long at all I could hear you speak for many more hours 🙏✌

[@cyclicallivingoz]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much for making this video, for all your hard work and dedication to this topics.

[@martinobanassa]

Wow! I'm so grateful for your personal sacrifices, as well as this enlightened information. And I especially love the intro. What an amazing video. Thank you!

[@ForrestAnna]

Thank you for your contribution. I have studied Native American Shamanism at university, (UCSB) in the United States. My family is originally from Bergen, Norway, and therefore I am also interested in Scandinavian Shamanism and have read some of the Sagas, and have just gotten "Ancient Scandinavia," to read. I find your thought process pretty clear, and thank you for your rational perspective, as our modern,(Christian/Jewish/Muslim) civilization often has miss the content of materials due to cultural misinterpretations. Your series, I find to be a breath of fresh air.

[@amandamarksdottir5905]

Thank you for sharing your interpretation of this powerful figure. I hope she appreciates your message, as I do. I will be listening for her voice.

[@drakkvonboza]

All the discrepancy was over the Nectar of Immortality; Gullveig emerged among the Vanier with the Insurgence of the Old Ones into the 9 worlds; she was their agent in form and really was a dark sorceress of the highest fucking caliber who inverted the practice of Seidr which was already known among the Vanier with Freya in context before all of this happened; everything was poisoned in context which is WHY she was sanctioned to be destroyed by the Asier; it was with the upraise of the Vanier after being influenced by Gullveig who heard about what happened that was the cause for the First War; the Vanier wanted the Nectar all to themselves because of this Influence; and the Asier were not having it; fact is the true form of Gullveig is Hyrrokkin; and past all the glitz; Gullveig; yes meaning: The LUST for Gold=The Nectar of Immortality; which is to do with the Gold of Consciousness to which the Old Ones FEED off of; OUR TRUE ESSENCE; this is nothing new; they are Inter-dimensional thought form Entities that have kept Humanity let along the Ancestors [the gods] in a place of Carbonated Consciousness and WAR locked within the Inverted Saturn Energies manipulating the Feminine Force which is Gateway to Midvalier; Ironically; one of the Moons of Saturn is Hyrrokkin; I have been able to crack codes with the Mythos and make connections to many other things.., this is what we must ALL RISE ABOVE here in Midgard.., also on a side note Kvasir was killed by the dwarves Fjalar and Galar; not Oden; just sharing some things to CONSIDER in hindsight; I could go into much more detail but will leave it at that.., *****RESPECT TO YOU ARITH*****

[@typrovoost7640]

Wow!!! After listening to what appeared at the onset to be a long discourse/vid....it ended all too soon and too quickly, and left me wanting more! I don't know how or why, (oh yeah, it was the runes), I stumbled onto your site, but it has been a truly enriching experience for me. In some cases it has greatly expanded my thinking and in other instances it has served as an existential solace for my soul, as it breaths a sigh of relief or comfort in being home...(it's an odd feeling to realize that comfort, not knowing there was a degree of angst before...). Thank you Arith!! I don't normally use this lingo....but that was phat...chuncky, even! (....in the near future when I am able, I will pay you properly as a patron, as I have thoroughly benefitted from the education you have so creatively and humorously provided......my only complaint is the video with the 3 picts of chickens in the background...they were so distracting ...I found myself not listening!!! I really wanted to see the chicken in the middle....I am quite certain she was the prettiest) Cheers!

[@lamagaria5475]

Thank you so much for making these videos. So many times the information that you present have helped me to understand deeply spiritual experiences and dreams that I have had. Thank you again. 🐍💚✨✨✨

[@patfrench8046]

Wow! What a mind full of information that I can't imagine you are able to hold. It's soon much to consume, besides remembering. You are incredibly intelligent and your ability to retain all this information just amazes me.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

Fascinating . Thank you for bringing my ancestors stories to me . I am German , Swedish and Welsh and have never felt any connection to the middle eastern savior stories . I appreciate your comments about women .

[@not2tees]

Rigorous watching! But if Arith can produce them, I can watch them.

[@naturvaket]

Amazing , so grateful 🙏🏻💚🌱🪶

[@emme4478]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video.

[@tonimello3684]

Finally! Thank You 😊

[@sunnyshine1075]

Thank you for all the time you spent o this. I enjoyed learning also. Happy Yule 2020.

[@DicerX]

This whole week, I was preoccupied with thoughts regarding the shamanic rituals, where the shaman is reborn through suffering, pain, and their body is reconstructed anew. I think that a part of the ritual most likely included consuming a common yet deadly mushroom that manifests all of the described agonies. Specifically, the death cap mushroom, whereby 50% of who consume it end up dead, and those whole live retell the tale of rebirth and suffering.

[@lyndabruce8105]

Remembering “golden tongue” meaning inspired poetry that influenced the consciousness of others. Like spell, I guess. Mythology of Kali talks about burning or “blackening” of followers who have gone astray to strengthen them & give them wisdom. Like re-initiation. Like “testing” or “proofing”.

[@tommaddox6696]

I was about to comment on another video if you had ever done a video on Gullveige and I stumbled upon this Another great video

[@cutecraig2387]

Du er en veritabel gullgruve. Tusen takk❤️

[@vinnyjamea96]

Awesome introduction.. I enjoy

[@avicennitegh1377]

powerful introduction

[@jmpar4]

Thank you very much!

[@stevefraser6628]

Arith, this is an excellent understanding of Gullveig, and I agree that all the norse works must be looked at with fresh eyes. Out of interest have you ever had conversation with Maria Kvilhaug? Thankyou for your wonderful work.

[@ThatWitchesRealm]

So glad I found this video!!!

[@stewartthomas2642]

Love your stuff kick on love it

[@DerMessiasderSatire]

Awesome video once again, Arith. I feel like it would be lovely to sit down with you, maybe have a beer(or mead 😉) and just talk. About god(s) and all the world, the universe, has. Keep it up.

[@circealluranominyx1587]

I really loved this video! I think it was an excellent explanation of the differences between different types of magick preformed by Old Norse women (as well as those outside of their society). With that being said, I would pose the question to you regarding the alternate interpretation of the original meaning of virgin being strictly "unwed" as opposed to refraining from sexual relations with men. Could that be a possible interpretation of the Prophetess being virgins? I know the idea of the maiden Goddess' and mother Goddess' don't necessarily always revolve around the literal concepts of bearing children or marriage.

[@eavaharris3519]

Love love love the shaved head

[@THEORDEROFSTARS]

Hi Arith! Is it possible you do a youtube video about how in the Viking age they see the Fae (fairies, gnomes etc) would be interessting.. I know the story of the 'Head of the Horse' and that the fae would curse the land of a married couple etc.. cant recall entirly this story.. but maybe you have more info of the Fae in Viking age?

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I wish someone could have told be this 30-35 years ago. I knew life was about learning, I didn't realize what all those tests were for.

[@krispalermo8133]

Find yourself a nice set of trees or hedge row for privacy, do a full body work out with plenty of push ups and pull ups till full exhaustion sets in for nap time or to where you can pass out. Circle the tree with stones, or do an ornate trench around the trees you will be doing your physical exercises in and around, once your ritual circle is made, work a sweat up till you pass out for a good nap, enjoy your walk through Dream Time. And when you are hanging upside down doing core crunches do not be too surprise if animals start talking to you or people showing up in branches that should not be able to support that person's weight.

[@morganacrows9974]

Amor seu trabalho sua dedicação são perfeitos, estou aprendendo muito muito com você. Deixe os outros falar, os outros são os outros. Nem todos estão preparados para a verdade rsrs, preferem ficar em sua caixinha de Ilusões afff. Aí quando você aparece desconstruindo e trazendo a verdade, quem não quebrar crenças irão se incomodar então não ligue. Posso falar, depois que assisti seu vídeo tive uma projeção astral com as Runas kkk. Eu amo o seu trabalho seu conhecimento. Parabéns 💜💜🤘🤘🔥🔥🐍🐍

[@UrbanPovertist]

Norse mythology, 'other realms' to me seems to be a very detailed map of the spirit world

[@mumbear82]

Thank you

[@user-lz2es3fs2f]

Mistletoe was in many pagan cultures regarded as the the heart (energy source) of Yggdrasil and was used for medicine. I don't know if it was used for shamanic purposes though.

[@user-lz2es3fs2f]

Keep up the good work! Sometimes I pause to comment different sections/topics in the video, and your videos are long. Hence the "spamming".

[@oraclewyrd2639]

32:15 F*CKING PREACH, BROTHER!

[@BlissfulBombshells]

💫ALWAYS with You until the ends Arith 🌝🤙💫

[@crystalhotz3441]

Maybe it's because I haven't gone through enough of your videography, but is there any discussion of the stars and their importance in animism or pre-christian Norse spirituality? It seemed to be a big deal with Greek cults of the pasts

[@Nostaljikone]

So I'm curious about the meaning of the name Heiðr. I've seen it translated as "bright". Where does this fit in if at all? Is this a mistranslation?

[@batbite_]

There's a buzz, is there a noise remover in post you can use?

[@ronakane9959]

48 hours of research without food or rest, another 24 hours without food, jump the fire, and be spiritual dismembered and you are your on your way to be coming our KZbin shaman.

[@rodneycox1476]

So when Odin couldn't get the power he wanted from the killing/burning of Gullveig, He started a war with the Vanir, knowing that when peace was made there would be hostages and he could learn from Freyja? That's pretty long term planning.

[@letichialove1221]

I wonder if the wands look like big wooden needle shaped wands

[@tonimello3684]

And I don't hear any buzzing, must be in your heads! Lol

[@dariaraidho7627]

Haha, I do hear buzzing, but don`t care...

[@ErinBusbyecnb]

It’s there but it doesn’t matter. The subject matter is compelling and the buzz just sounds like dragonflies.

[@StudioKotaBernieBell]

Ruth Bader-Gullveig...

[@roseblossom3048]

This is really interesting... I almost died in a fire almost three years ago. I had to go through the fire to not die. And also ended up injuring my foot trying to escape it, and couldn't walk for 6 months after that. It sucked pretty bad. Also, I'm not bound by a man, and dont have kids or want any... uh oh, guess that means I'm evil lol I know these videos aren't about me, I'm just letting you know a bit about me in relation to the actual subject. Also, non of my comments are meant to be passive aggressive. Like the one about me annoying people with all my posts about why it's important to be vegan. That's a good majority of what I post, and I've actually lost friends because of it, and my family has treated me differently ever since I became the "preachy" or "militant" vegan... it's ok. I never fit in with them anyway Of course you know my real name isn't Rose Petal, it's just the name of my channel, however I had decided some time last year that I would prefer to go by Rose. And much like you, I don't care what anyone wants to perceive from me. I know me, and that is all that matters.

[@CarpeNoctemArts]

The wolves recognize other wolves : Bro you seem to be part of the neuroatypical tribe too (hyperfocus 48h, forgot to eat, drink and everything sounds a lot like ADHD type, (included common traits like having a deep need of creating by the way, being a bit of an outcast and so on and so forth) and you're probably HP at the same time. Anyways, it would serve your path for sure 🫂 thanks for that vid bro

[@valkyrjahelreid5979]

I think it was the opposite. Being verginal was a judeo-christian manifestation. I think it was because they performed the "sacred marriage" w more than a marital partner. Or unattached..Hence the reference to "wicked women"

[@soulburntarotllc8155]

This sounds so much like me.

[@soulburntarotllc8155]

The gold isnt a physical thing. Its an empathic thing. There is a gold light that warms and awakens the heart and soul. Its a power and blessing from God. I have a book about a certain section of my life. My Life the Calamity. Its free on Kindle. It sounds like this.

[@lyndabruce8105]

This also suggests communities look for reincarnating figures after an important figure dies.

[@Dimas451]

Very enlightening. I read the book and found it interesting, but the author's interpretations are exaggerated. For example, the idea that Loki and Gulveig emerged as a couple from Ymir's body and that they planned Ragnarok, including assuming that Gerdr, Freyr's fiancée, was actually Guilveig's daughter, is pure fabrication.

[@UrbanPovertist]

Modern alcohol if viewed as prophecy

[@typrovoost7640]

Could the "golden: "strength' , 'brew', magical power',. be the same as say the 'gold oil" that descends from the 'eye of horus' or pinal gland down the spine, and then back up again on both the left hand and right hand path or double helix, before an Indian: "kundalini awakening' " , Asain: arousing the dragon, .....there are multiple names for the same 'golden oil" or Chistus (sp?) ..I can't recall the other names....but they involve the gold oil or fluid in the pinal gland/spinal column??? It jives with what Odin is seeking, enlightenment, knowledge or broader perspective.....hmmm? (if not that, I'd like to suggest urine. I'm kidding, but there are those who advocate it's ingestion quite emphatically) :)

[@typrovoost7640]

I am commenting on my own comment.....but could the oils descent down...mimick the Shaman's trip to the underworld....and if so.....I'd finally understand the often used "as above, so below" concept.....

[@johngaltman]

A lot of clicking noise in your video. Some sort of electrical interference?

[@amandasmith4318]

Pleased u able to rise above the knockers. They are only trying to silence u..

[@valkyrjahelreid5979]

Freyja does not die at ragnörok either.

[@ExcaliburOfYuletide]

Several "mind blown" moments here. lolol

[@soulburntarotllc8155]

I have a wolfdog. Im not riding his phallus.

[@I_scribbles]

So under those terms of initiation, jesus was a shaman. Oooh the christains wont like that one! Hehe

[@brindlebriar]

This is soooooooooooooooooooooo long winded. I'm at 43:58, and so far, you've said there was a chick named Gullveig that was wrongfully described as a witch, who was just the wife of some mead-hall chieftain, handing out mead, but was burned 3x for some reason and later became a sorceress named Heather. See how that took one sentence that can be read in under 10 seconds?

[@ArithHärger]

Very amusing, but you need to work on those stand-up-comedy jokes. Keep practicing. Never give up on your dreams ;D

[@brindlebriar]

@@ArithHärger I was sitting down when I wrote it. ;D It takes a lot of courage to be open to criticism; that's the primary impediment to human improvement - that it hurts the ego so severely to be taught anything that isn't flattering. Watch back your own video to see for yourself, instead of attacking the only one who was kind enough to tell you the truth. And don't give up on your dreams, but also don't settle for assuming you're already the master of your craft, as that will inhibit the realization of your dreams.

[@ArithHärger]

@@brindlebriar that was a joke mate, chill.

[@brindlebriar]

@@ArithHärger I've noticed that people tell others to chill when they begin to become frightened. Don't worry, friend. I've been chill since I murdered that couple in the '90s for pissing me off. You have nothing to worry about. Just a wonderful opportunity to improve your pedagoguery.

[@Son-of-Tyr]

Gullveigarbók is not, by any means, a historical source on Gullveig or Valfreyja. This is a book of fiction and I'm glad Arith isn't referencing it in this video.

[@bibliothecariousoccultorum]

Oh yeah because Gullveig was historical and not fictional either. Smh.

[@Son-of-Tyr]

@@bibliothecariousoccultorum Just because you don't believe in anything doesn't mean no one does. I assume you would say this to anyone who didn't recognize an apocryphal book as a reliable source on their beliefs. That book is no more canonical than a comic book is to the bible. Smh? So why are you even watching this channel? You're entitled to your opinion but you shouldn't mock someone for their beliefs. That's what twitter's for...

[@bibliothecariousoccultorum]

@@Son-of-Tyr So who told you I don't believe in anything? Just because I don't share yours specifically? Where did I mock your believe I don't even know what you believe in? Smh. Well I tell you why I watch this channel, because I can! Furthermore you assume too much! And you talk about mocking believes and if I recall correctly the implemented Chaos gnosticism is a belief system, too. For them it's not an apocryphal book! So much so for you playing a victim.

[@Son-of-Tyr]

@@bibliothecariousoccultorum Victim? I think you've got that backwards. I don't consider people like you mocking my beliefs as a threat. And you saying my beliefs, which you should reasonably be able to discern, are fictional is a form of mockery. You going through comments and starting an argument over my opinion, in addition to watching a video about something you either have little comprehension of, or that you think is "fictional" tells me a lot about you. Tells me I'm not going to bang my head against a wall arguing with a purple haired keyboard warrior. Have a nice day.

[@reconmil]

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[@Kampfwageneer]

Sjw channel

[@canaliculus]

Overall a very well researched and inspiring video. However, I disagree about the virgin idea. I think it's more likely that she brought joy to the women who would not submit to being bound as a bride especially under the god being established at the time.

[@user-lz2es3fs2f]

In Norwegian the word 'vei' means road (although the Norrøn language is very different from Norwegian, some words have been carried over and there's a lot of debate what veig really means). So Gullveig could take on the meaning: the Golden road (based on the Norwegian language). A digression: in greek we'll find the expression 'the golden middle way'. And the Earth "swallows" the Sun for three days during the winter solstice (below the belt of Jørmungandr (kundalini): the snake, which in many cultures is the Sun). This is also described during the Voluspå, that the Sun disappears for three days before an allegorically Micro cosmic Ragnarok (Samadhi), after where the Earth is on fire (Gullveigs burning). It is also interesting that Odin was pierced by a spear when he hanged from the Yggdrasil (after a previous Ragnarok: Ego death). Personal interpretation ;=)

[@denyse6666]

totally engrossed in this topic , but nearly died taking notes :) thank you so much for all the hours you put in my dear friend , it is very much appreciated ! loved the opening sounds !

[@c.maria.norrman]

As we say in Swedish: vilket hästjobb! (meaning someone worked as hard as a horse on something.) Great insights in this video! Much appreciated!

[@MrEnaric]

I absolutely agree with the idea that the story of Gullveigr is an earlier version of the coming of Oddroerir to the Æsir. The Goddess IS the Vessel and thereby IS the essence of life, poetically described as 'the Mead of Poetry'. The hoisting on spears and triple burnings and rebirths do resemble an initiation by fire for Freyja. It also mimics the rebirth of the dead on the pyre in beings who transform in spirits who can travel to the other world, returning to the realms of Freyja in her role as Lady of the dead. Sidenote on Heiðr being 'a joy for wicked (young) women' The Oldnorse word that was used is 'Illrar'. It could be translated with 'wicked', 'evil', but also with *sick* and even *unhappy*! (Compare the English word 'ill' that derived from it). Wouldn't that make more sense for sick, unhappy and even dying people turning to their Lady for help (or Völva for that matter)? 'Wicked' seems to be just another Christian, misogynist choice of interpretation. P.S. 'Illrar bruðar' is not the only version of Völuspá, another reads the line 'Illrar þióðar'; 'unhappy, despairing folk/people'. Men also followed Freyja, not just 'bruðar'= brides='young women'. Völuspá explicitly mentions that *half of the slain go to Freyja ánd half of the slain go to Óðinn*. Even warriors sometimes preferred Séssrumnir over Válhöll it seems.

[@hipknowsis9568]

Thank you....thank YOU....THANK YOU!!!

[@wesleysale1052]

A heck of a lot of good information in this video. Thank You

[@balderwilberg1721]

excellent video! very useful information, thank you arith

[@margaretwhitmer2715]

Just raveling a thread here, but during the middle ages all over the world, alchemy was a very popular pursuit, even among such Christians as Albertus Magnus, John Dee, etc. I wonder if the gold referred to is not physical gold, but more a spiritual gold such as the Mead of Poetry or the Philosopher's Stone. Thus it is interpreted as a wise woman being "greedy" for knowledge/enlightenment, which had very negative consequences at the time.

[@not2tees]

Ah yes, the Spiritual card . . . actually, for me always an interesting angle.

[@Nobody-kp8yw]

A group of magicians or a few seem to revolve around one and out them up on pedistals. Then they get sacrificed, likely to create anomalous objects or, change a regular (Lead) person into a God/Demigod by rituals not we known. They usually fail, or resurect from the dead. Joan of Arc was known as a Maiden.

[@circealluranominyx1587]

The book The Kybalion written by the three initiates talks about the "gold" of alchemy being a spiritual concept as opposed to literal. The deception of it being "literal gold" was to hide it's occult associations from the christian reign of the days.

[@wolfmauler]

VERY excited to see this one! Am I right in thinking that eating her resilient heart was not altogether, but in part, the catalyst for Loki's malevolence?

[@tonimello3684]

Thank You for your Sacrifices! I'm thirsty for more, when you gain your strength back of course! Lol

[@beatrizfiscowich33]

Wonderful , such an inspired video !!!

[@Vera-gt4sg]

Morning 🌻

[@bluedragon1200]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been searching for a fuller understanding of the Goddesses in Norse mythology. This is so valuable to me. Your interpretations really resonate. It felt like Heidr, herself, was speaking to me through you! :)

[@valdensmore2068]

Very well done!! You brought a lot of interesting thoughts to my mind for future study! Thank you so much.

[@pegachey7728]

Thanks for the video. Again you always can explain why my life is the way it is. I really am greatful. In a world like today's it's hard to find a mentors, but here you are.

[@fenrierulven5723]

Like x1000000

[@Lithium_Peaches]

This was an awesome video! I feel like I learned a lot and came away with lots of questions to explore and wonder about, too. Loved the close looks at the differences between how post-christianization categorizes cultural elements differently than pre-christian culture would have. I think work like this is important! Great video

[@Rmrstudio01]

What about the Angrboða and loki eating her half burned heart 3x?? Where's that fit in? Another personality?

[@ArithHärger]

I like your question so much that I think I'm going to make a video out of it. I tried to answer you in here but my answer was so big that I couldn't actually send you a reply. I had to break my answer into 4 comments and I just can't spam like that lol. So in the near future I'll make a video answering your question, is that alright? Stay tuned :D

[@Rmrstudio01]

@@ArithHärger yes that's perfect. Thanks

[@kiltedlover]

Thanks for the time and effort you put into research! I love to hear new interpretations of old ideas