The Cult of Odin

[@barretthoven]

Odin is one of my favorite deities from any religion and one that I feel close to. The unquenchable thirst for knowledge, being a wanderer and having associations with death, being viewed as a father, being related to poetry/art, and having many contradictory values… all of that is stuff I relate to tbh

[@logieman777]

I have build my spiritual structure along Surt/Surtur, the least appreciated of the Old Gods : I acknowledge this is not immediately a friend of the Norse gods but in my view a very stable basis for further development: Wotan has a place in this structure. This is also a structure that is alive, we all together make it live.

[@debz6147]

Same with me - skål brother!

[@sirrenn1936]

So u like sacrificing humans!?

[@justmeboorockstar2085]

Delphi and Idaho cases have certainly brought this group to the forefront.....

[@rustinst.claire2006]

I love your intros. This one was particularly unnerving, it's great.

[@lonewanderer7126]

unless you're wearing a headphone, that fox screaming almost gave me a hartattack

[@Shuggal333]

Where did this music come from I've explored and can't find it among the usual suspects

[@alexandriamaguire8224]

Yes I was asked what the hell I was watching.

[@eminentbishop1325]

@@Shuggal333 it sounds like either Danheim or Wardruna idk if thats the actual case but if you're interested in music that evokes that then those two plus Heilung might be exactly what you're looking for

[@drmahlek9321]

As someone who is deeply interested in Norse Mythology, this video is brilliant. Have yourself a new sub!

[@ArithHärger]

Hey! Thank you! ^^ Welcome to this channel hehe.

[@Stroopwaffe1]

Intresting, what are you're thought on the De.phi case and the runes placed upon the bodies and an F on a tree made with the victims blood, Abby and Libby 2 young girls murdered near Delphi, Indiana,and the prison guards have been wearing Odin patches on their prison guard uniform.

[@sonja-ug3dp]

there is nothing what gives me more shiver in my neck then this mythology! i dont know why but i feel something what i cannot feel anywere else. its like euphoric ecstatic paired with a great amount of respect. the drums and the horn at the beginning flows trew my vains directly into my heart or something :D

[@charliechurch5004]

Fallen angels

[@patriotwolf1750]

You would never loose my interest Arith. Maybe some others but knowledge is what I seek so keep on doing what you do sir ❤️🐺❤️🐺❤️🐺

[@nephrenqayin254]

I like Odinn's many attributes; the obsession of searching for knowledge by any means necessary; the attribute of being the god of death among other things. Very good analysis!

[@ArithHärger]

I'm thinking about making a video about Odin in his "Raven-God" aspect, as in the darkest side of Odin to demonstrate that he isn't the benevolant deity we created during the 19th and 20th centuries.

[@Mephistopheles13]

lol, you said Anal-Isis... I know you meant analysis but it still cracked me up and immediately put my head in the gutter

[@CarlosSanchez-my7zg]

@@Thorsoak carl jung stole a lot from his mistress.

[@thomascockill4006]

How can the Father and creator be the God of Death when by definition he is the God of life. Terrible thinking...

[@nephrenqayin254]

@@thomascockill4006 research it; I did. You don't have to take my word for it. Just do your research.

[@littbitterst2328]

This video was NOT too long!! It was fascinating, informative, and very enjoyable. Thank you for your dedication and sharing your knowledge!!🖤🖤

[@nikkinone-ya]

😍 love it, this was 8-10 months ago, no idea how I have not come across you before but glad I have. You have the greatest binge worthy content!! I will be caught up eventually 😄

[@ArithHärger]

Hehe ^^ thank you! Enjoy the content and have fun :p I'm almost making 2 years of KZbin so you will catch up fast ^^

[@KarenSmith-pc8ji]

Five years later, I’ve just now come across your channel. This was very well done and it was definitely not too long, imo. In fact, I went back and watched the opening again… that was brilliant and very entertaining. Thanks for producing this for everyone, I hope you and yours have a great weekend.

[@wotanswolf6675]

Your topics are very inspiring and far from boring. pleasant voice also to listen to.

[@Loddfafnisodr]

_Woden_ refers to the Slavic word for "water", _vodà_ -- the heteroclitic reconstruction for this in PIE is _*wódr̥._ _Odr_ is connected to the river Odr. "To lead" and also "to see, to know" is reconstructed in PIE relatively as _wedʰ-_ and _weyd-._ This is because of Proto-Slavic _věďa_ ("knowledge"), _viděti_ ("to see"), _voďь_ ("leader, chief") etc. Odin is associated with the Slavic (three-headed) god Trzygłów/Triglav, who has much to do with Weles/Veles (hence the stem _*wel-_ eventually leading to _Valhalla)._ _Wele_ are the plains in the afterlife (Nawia/Nawie) that Weles rules over, where warriors go to rest.

[@dankjungle]

I am studying your videos while I work with my head phones on and my phone in my back pocket. Every one that reads this would have launched real hard if they saw me jump to a defensive stance to swat the crows from my head. There were no crows around me. Just the sounds of the crows in the intro. You got me Arith. Nice one! In my defense I work outside and the crows around here can get feisty on occasion.

[@airshark843]

That introduction is pretty amazing Keep it up 👏👏 I like your videos !

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you very much ^^

[@Robrecht_van_Bethune]

Great video... I am searching information about Wodan. So the first 15 minutes were very interesting. Thank you.

[@crystalratclffe3258]

Doesn't matter how long the video, the information is worth it!

[@vikingdemonpr]

"how a single god can have so many qualities even ones that contradict each other?" *Laughs in Yahweh*

[@thomascockill4006]

care to elaborate?

[@shemuelthesabbatian1254]

@Gerrit Todd yahweh is based

[@domenicogrimaldi591]

@Gerrit Todd Yaheweh is super based. And gods can have contradictory qualities, just as great humans can. In fact, I believe it is an incontrovertible truth that contradiction is inherent in all aspects of reality, as every concept necessarily implies it's opposite.

[@milarepaigrottan]

@@domenicogrimaldi591 Perfectly worded! The complexity of the gods of the scandinavian spiritual system is an aspect of their strenght and depth. Judging the deeper qualities of gods of other spiritual traditions would however be both simple and arrogant. Not consistent with the wisdom of Odin.

[@derekknight9789]

We are Odin, those of us who are Scandinavian, we are also God embodied in a trustworthy archetype like Odin & Thor & Grimnr & poor Baldr represent. So laugh it up jabroneys!!! GOD is GOD, God the father is each of us, or we denied Jesus's commands to us. WE ARE TO TAKE UP OUR CROSSES, our willingness to sacrifice or to suffer as we seek to protect all people from tyranny & imperialistic hate that so often use hijacked spiritual systems and outstanding Human Rights Leaders names such as Jesus. Odin is me, my father, my Grandfather, my Great Grandfather, and I am almost a carbon copy of my Great Grandfather. This is cultural identity so ancient, and is not IDOLATRY of self over others, or IDOLATRY of violence as an excuse for GENOCIDE, nothing like that. I suggest you whoop some ass like JESUS. I surely do. HUMAN RIGHTS ARE TO BE UPHELD & IMPROVED, MAINTAINED. Gotama Sidharta is a good read to learn about his life too. They call him BUDDHA mistakenly. BUDDHA and ALLAH both mean ALL CREATION & ALL UNSEEN & ALL THOUGHT & UNTHOUGHT, etc.... Always seek to rescue abandonment, and then no imperial claims or idolatry claims or covid mask claims can ever betray you. RESCUE ABANDONMENT always. That is what JESUS did in the boldest ways I have ever seen. TAKE CARE. The Crucified - Pillars of Humanity, special sentiment and against idolatry. Nag Hammadi Library, you better read it. If not, you are BLIND as SAUL in the New TEstament.

[@lavendergilly5843]

When you said "god of wind..." I looked outside, it's really windy today/over cast and I don't usually feel that drwn to Odin but im watching videos on him today. funny....

[@MandEggsGuy]

Thank you. The asteroid Odin is transiting my Natal Frigg right now in my Natal birth chart. Odin has been calling lately and I haven't heard much from him for about 6 years, prior to this last week. I like how you mentioned that he is adaptable with the times. I sense strongly that he is adapting now. I certainly know about sacrifice but don't support the stream of consciousness that honors a deity who relishes in war and human sacrifice. If Odin is interested in me, then he will need to prove that he isn't who he was anymore and that he has truly left the past in the past. I respect him on so many levels, but blood thirsty war and untamed tactics to hijack wisdom and knowledge, is not one of them. Thank you for your insight and experience with Odin/Wodin. So many of these ancient cults have been just sleeping and waiting For better more fertile earth. I'm banking on Odin being more flexible.

[@MasaroZilian]

Odin video never too long

[@evelynspaghetti4978]

Hear me out... A Rob Zombie cover "More Pagan than Pagan" 🤣 This was great! Wish it was longer ❤️.

[@lorenacastro296]

Excellent intro⚡🔥😁 !!!!Thanks Arith!!!

[@willowraevynwood865]

That was an awesome opening!

[@ArithHärger]

I miss doing these. After covid (only the gods know when lol) I'll try to make more like this, hehe.

[@MEDEDOME]

Danke Arith. In Nordalbingia where my ancestors are from the Sassen ( Saxons) and later from Westphalia which borders Lower Saxony my home in the Teutoburger Wald, City of Osnabruck (Osnabrugge) founded by King Charlemagne in 780 AD there are many accounts of the Irminsul being worshipped by Widikind and my ancestors in the Osning (holy woods) in the Teutoburg Forest. My birthplace is 20 mins away from Kalkriese the site of the battle where in 9 AD the Germanic tribes led by Arminius- Hermann der Cherusker annihilated 3 Roman legions the 17, 18, 19th which were never used again by Rome. Many Roman officers were sacrificed with there horses to Wotan for defeating their enemy. I have a very strong identity to my past and thank you for sharing knowledge about my ancestors which were the North Sea Germanic people who were the original Jutes, Angles, Saxons, Frisians. Thank you Arith from Gerhard.

[@SugarSnapDragon]

I really like how this one is set to music, it makes it much more enjoyable and entertaining to listen to. It keeps me mind from wanting extra stimulation.

[@johna6291]

Some interesting parallels between Odin and Shiva, the Indian diety

[@gamer-ff6mh]

Yes indeed does seem so (I am an Indian and born into a Hindu family). I am not sure if human sacrifices were done for Shiva, but certainly there are stories of those in the cults of Kali who was Shiva's consort as per some stories

[@nerthus4685]

Shiva also is lord of the same ghostly wild hunt in Hinduism. Another of his names is Rudra which means "angry".

[@KINGhotaru11]

Love your videos and the singing intro.. The ymir one especially.. I got goosebumps listening to it..

[@leonieerstweiler297]

I loved this video, can't say it's the best so far because there are others of yours that I do love, but this one is without a doubt one of your best videos

[@ArithHärger]

thank you hehe

[@mr.halloween3371]

So glad I suded to you, Also I love the time you take to make your openings, on top of the research.

[@ArithHärger]

Yeah I've been having fun doing the intros :p it's a sort of therapy after work. I'm glad you liked it ^^

[@attehoutsma1818]

We Frisian called him Wedda. I dreamed of a Wlikre who shot an arraw, not at me, it was a very special arrow. And I heard the name Odin in my dreams, Years ago Thor/Tonger, voice, lightning and his Hammer Mjolner who I even use in my dreams against my enemies.

[@user-xn9rf2lv5p]

Thank you tak Arith your videos are very educational! thank you so much for sharing...

[@lyndabruce8105]

Enjoy your presentations! What is the title of the background music? Thank you.

[@fivesisalive6071]

You know I've learned a lot about the gods and Odin especially somewhat recently. I'm starting to think I might have some connection to Odin. I'm an empath with gifts that lean into the shamanic with a burning desire to heal whoever and however I can. Along with that a berserker state fueled by a desire to stop evil and wrong doings, energy vampirism and I can only assume either some sort of spiritual or past life influence. I will definitely be looking into Odin more. Thank you for all the videos and work you do man. This knowledge is legendary and should be easier to find. Really appreciate your efforts in educating the people.

[@johnledesma6719]

I have been binge watching your videos since I found your channel. Keep doing what you are doing friend, and thank you for spreading this knowledge.

[@Michael_Fortino]

odin reminds me so much of shiva. both very complex and represent so many spectrum's of the divine nature. i odins insanity if you will just like shivas ability to destroy our ego. people are afraid of there egos death so common people dont worship odin.

[@ArithHärger]

Yes it seems nowadays the worship of Odin became really similar to worshipping an all-knowing and all-powerful god from a monotheistic religion. It's not the Neo-pagans fault though. Odin became the "Alfather" in Iceland during late medieval times, and that's how he comes in the written sources closer to the public. But we must not forget the type of deity Odin was before pre-christian and even pre-viking times.

[@14KillerSerial]

technically he is, but he's an indian parallel to rudra more than shiva the reason? rudra= asura form of shiva willing to do anything for what he wants shiva= literally just a more safer form of himself being a deva

[@idunnagerth4759]

I did not expect such an intro, I really enjoyed it and the subject was so nicely presented with very interesting points that many people should indeed listen because they usually get the wrong idea. Just loved it !!!

[@ArithHärger]

thank you for your words ^^ Glad you liked it! :D

[@jackwolf3200]

I very much appreciate hearing the proper pronunciations of the Norse words and terms. Cheers! ;-)

[@bobhaverbeck7585]

I'm in awe of your knowledge & ability to articulate it. You've got this Germanic American's sub.

[@projectbloobook3138]

Your videos are simply the best on the Norse subject matter. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@leighton5608]

I know it's been over a year but check out Jackson crawford

[@projectbloobook3138]

@@leighton5608 I'm subscribed to him, too! Extremely informative.

[@leighton5608]

@@projectbloobook3138 I have one of his books coming in soon. Rather his translation of a manuscript but still lol

[@R.E.LeBeau]

It makes sense that Odin would gain provincial recognition for different things because of his endless at whatever means necessary for knowledge,power, and wisdom, that he would learn and even kill for the status that the local gods held. 🤔

[@willybologna]

Outstanding! Will share, watch it again and add to favorites. Loved the intro too. Well done! Thank you so much.

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you so much! So far you were the only one to mention the intro, I went to all sorts of trouble to record that in the street. Police involved and all, was a mess lol. I'm glad you appreciated ^^

[@thedogdaddychannel507]

wonderful thanks

[@Myfaceuh]

I cant see anyone arguing in the comments. Refreshing!

[@kylew3715]

Oh yeah? Well I think it’s fucking dumb there should be arguing EVERYWHERE

[@kylew3715]

@Viиdeж Your user name is dumb as shit

[@lilosan2716]

Je te trouve formidable. Tu as réveillé le phoenix. Jamais je ne pourrais te remercier autant que tu le mérite, pour tout ce savoir et cette sagesse merci. J'ai tout l'amour du monde pour toi.

[@berkleypearl2363]

I loved this to pieces! It was a great summary of all things Odin. I really enjoyed the skit at the beginning, I could tell you had lots of fun making it. And your loyal viewers promise that we were not at all bored by the end of this video, it was highly informative and entertaining

[@ArithHärger]

I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it ^^ Was afraid people wouldn't reach the end of the video this time. Thank you so much for the support ^^

[@ladykoiwolfe]

Wow, in the first 4 minutes you summed up why I'm not into Odin. However, the first two thirds were most interesting to me. Particularly the meaning behind the evolution of his name.

[@terrymayes4766]

I enjoyed this video.

[@kevinr2261]

Very interesting, as I was listening my mind kept going to some of the rituals in the series, Vikings. New Sub.

[@headbangrdrawer3149]

Your knowledge is great! There are no way to losing the interesting in your videos! Thanks mister Härger!!!

[@alanschaub147]

That intro!

[@fredschmickle5669]

Thank you for sharing. You actually have a way of explaining things that hold my interest quite long. Thank you for that!

[@johann.9271]

You mention the German word "Wut", as possibly from Woden / Odin. In Dutch / Afrikaans / Flemish it's even more similar to "Woden" (Odin) : "woeden" (meaning to rage). Also "woedend" for someone who's very angry.

[@creatureris]

Very enjoyable and informative, thank you.

[@einarskirghunt3360]

I absolutely loved the intro, and the content of course :)

[@ArithHärger]

thanks :D

[@runozwritu]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@rorysullivan5694]

These videos are fantastic. Some of the very best Northern European pagan content on youtube by far. Now, when I examine polytheism from the time of the Greeks, Romans and Celts (of which my ancestors belong although I would expect to have some nordic roots too given the strong ties with Ireland). It appears that Gods were adaptable and each culture was open to adding to their pantheon with foreign gods Gallo-Roman pantheism for example during the conquest of Gaul. This seems a viable and authentic approach to neo pagan worship, in my opinion at least. Would you agree that it would be perfectly reasonable to worship Gods from all European pagan backgrounds. For example I feel connected to Cernunnos, Morrigan and Odin. I see no conflict in making offerings to all three on occasions as required. What is your opinion?

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you so much for your feedback, it makes me very happy. I see no conflict in making offerings to gods from diffrent panteons either. Many pagan societies were like you said, adding gods from other cultures they came in contact with. Sometimes in those aspects the Romans and Greeks are the best examples, but the Celts, Lusitanians, Germanics and the Norse also did that. Like I said in this video, Odin wasn't oritinally a god from Scandinavia and they adopted him all the same. Something that absolutely messes with the mind of more concervative modern heathens is the fact that there were as many Christian Vikings as there were pagan Vikings, all depending on the Century you look at, of course. There was a great percentage of Viking Age Scandinavians who were both at once. That's the thing with Polytheism, adding yet another deity into your current pantheon doesn't hurt... it's just beneficial. So yeah, if our ancestors did it, why shouldn't we? This was a stigma created by Judeo-Christian religions - traditions that do not allow anyone to worship anything expect the god of those traditions. Being pagan is to explore various spiritual realities, is to adapt, adopt and evolve. Paganism is constantly adapting to our current realities, progressively accompanying our lives and the changes of our societies. That's why many pagan traditions survived to this day and the tendancy is actually for oppresive religions to eventually die out.

[@rorysullivan5694]

@@ArithHärger brilliant response and superb point about Christian Vikings.

[@forestjohnson7474]

Great video Arith!!!!!

[@vlandsonwinterearth971]

Thanks for video my brother!!!

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you hehe, wait until you see the one I made for Hel :P

[@DamorkaDalilla]

I love this video. I listen to it several times. It explains so much. Interesting to me is similarity I see between Wotan understood as good of death (underworld) and magic (as in Iceland?) and Weles.

[@Purpleeest]

Great video. Always awesome production value.

[@ScottyNatsar]

Great video. I had always been told that with the spelling Othin, the last two letters "in" meant "the" and "oth" meant "ecstacy" which you touched upon with "ecstatic". I enjoyed the elaborate breakdown including other languages.

[@danscalone8110]

WOW! Thank you for all of the great information. I just subscribed and looking forward to more videos.

[@geargail]

Liked the Video Soundtrack and Editing...

[@derekstynes9631]

Good Work as Usual Much Respect to you

[@bthompson1767]

I like how you pronounced Odin first

[@bjornerikssongalin9570]

Genius!!! Thank you.

[@ArithHärger]

and thank you ^^

[@DavidWilliams-ce6gk]

nice video very informative it seems that both Hekate and Odin have alot in common many names, many aspects and the fact that they both said to keep going beyond what they previously were, ever evolving, to keep transcending their limits

[@timhayes1253]

Excellent.

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

Wodan initially was the name of the Horse, who transported the dead to the afterlife realm (the Night Mare). Shamans were not clearly separated from the Wodan Mare during their sermons, thus the name Wodan was later transferred to a strong Shaman. So Wodan means something close to a guide or somebody, who shows the way.

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you for sharing that 😊

[@jays9519]

Wodan comes from Proto-Germanic wodanaz (which comes from pre-proto German Watinos, from Proto-Celtic Watis the God of poets)

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

@@jays9519 :) :) :) Please, do not go there. "Pre-proto German" case shall drive you to Russia and make you upset.

[@jays9519]

The celts lived in Europe, not Russia. When the Germans came to Europe they developed the name from a Proto-Celtic word. There is no link to Russia..

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

@@jays9519 Of course, there are no links at all :) :) :). Some Celts had moved to Europe from the Eurasian Steppe corridor and some Celts did remain in the areas of Southern Siberia, not far from the Aryan peoples' birthplace. Please Google "Tocharian mummies" wrapped in tartan cloths somewhere in Terim desert basin between 1,800-100 bc.

[@ErmeticoItaliano]

Great intro for now, wow!

[@theodoralling8705]

Well done Arith, well done!

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you mate ^^

[@pentherapy]

25:40 You could never lose my interest, Arith. You are the best pagan youtuber by an enormous margin and you helped me both move on from a more accessible and modern half-understanding of paganism to a fuller and truer understanding, and in turn, to move on to the position of "animism with acknowledgement of the validity of paganism as a thought-structure imposed on an animist world understanding." The illuminating information you have provided about Odin has helped me understand his true nature, which from my Perspective is more akin to (forgive the reference to "western occultism") a "Left Hand Path" magician than anything else. It certainly makes it hilarious to remember that there are so many "followers" of Odin who align themselves with a certain kind of "traditionalist™ strongman" politics. "Followers" indeed! I am sure Odin would be glad to have such useful idiots, and smile wickedly at their petty prejudices, their hatred of "criminals" and "feminisation of men." Anyway, thank you for your videos. You honestly deserve to be one of the most subscribed and promoted channels on youtube. There is everything here for a clever man to free himself with.

[@theyloroliveira363]

Great video

[@_tripalong]

Odin is sending me signs and showing up in my dreams so I figured I'm ready to watch this now :) He still kinda scares me tho... Fathers can be hella scary if you ask me

[@estebanmotel6914]

Hello @Arith Härger I have been watching your videos non stop. What do you think of this etymological origin of the word Wuotan? "W. S. W. Anson's 1880 Asgard and the Gods surmises that "Wuotan" was originally a fully abstract cosmic force, whose name meant not "fury" originally but etymologically, quite literally, meant "what was pervasive" with the second element, "-an", issuing a meaning that renders it to be construed as signifying a single pervasive principle. According to Anson, wuot- meant " …to force one's way through anything, to conquer all opposition…" and Wuotan solidifying such as "…the all-penetrating, all-conquering Spirit of Nature…". The name Wuotan being related to, in their interpretation "(t)he modern German water, and the English wade". Anson considered those two words to be more "restricted in meaning" than was wuot itself. The less restricted implications so grew as the attribute inherent in the meaning of the name for the god. The suffix "-an" personifying, but not then anthropomorphizing, the prefix element as the absolute definitive instance, and font-head, of anything thus resembling the meaning that such said prefix element 'wuot-' would have had in nature, toward one unique divine origination of that as a general qualification." I have nothing else to back it up, but i think is an interest view on these mysterious figure.

[@AceRamone]

Is it associated with the Delphi or Idaho murders?

[@mbm8404]

Awesome opening!!!!

[@NyxiiPyxii]

I love your videos 🖤

[@curiousidea]

very informative. Thank you!

[@evaristoelson]

Melhor canal. Parabéns mesmo.

[@ArithHärger]

Agradeço! ^^

[@colinp2238]

I think of Valhöll as the hall of the fallen (fallen = died in battle, einherjar ) and have often wondered if there is a connection to the modern English verb to fall? The 8 legged stallion Sleipnir I once read of the symbolism hidden in the Eddas by kennings and that Sleipnir could represent the pall bearers carrying the dead to their funeral pyre. In the same way the great spear of Odinn Gungnir represents it's will in that it never misses it'e mark but is also described in it's own name meaning the one that sways - sometimes Odinn is unsure of what he actually wants. I often wonder if Snorri deliberately left kennings in his work so that those that understood would know but it wouldn't compromise his Christianity.

[@ArithHärger]

Yes he probably left some clues. That's what mythologies are all about, the truth is there but it couldn't be given so willingly and freely. To achive the wisdom of the cosmos, and the gods etc. one must work for it and sacrifice a lot, it isn't easy. Norse mythology shows us that from start to finish. About Valhalla, I will obviously make a video about it as soon as I may, it's a very interesting concept and unfortunatelly very much christianised and so I will try to show the pagan pre-Viking and Pre-Germanic comprehention of Valhalla.

[@colinp2238]

Thanks Arith that would be an interesting topic and I'm sure an eyeopener for many in this time of the distorted views of Marvel and Victorian ideas of the real Pagan world. Congratulations at reaching your first 1000 subs I'm sure that there is more to come!

[@ArithHärger]

THank you for all the support my dear friend ^^ oh yeah I've finally reached 1000 subs hehe, now I have 20 days to make 1200, so KZbin accepts me as an eligible channel. Will be hard, but not impossible ^^ As soon as I have time, I'll get back to more videos.

[@colinp2238]

You are most welcome. I have a meeting with a pagan group in London on Saturday so I will "sell" you there. Saddened by a no-show by Mr T on the Odinn video but I suspect he finds more allegiance to Thor. Keep up the good work!

[@ArithHärger]

I had 2 videos with Mr. T for the next month, but since I need to reach that number of subs, I chose to submit those videos only in March. This video of Odin was supposed to be in March, but I think it's an important video (and so are the coming video, I deem) so the order of videos I have planned completely changed :p and let me thank you in advance for "selling" me to that pagan group :p Have fun and enjoy the meeting! :D

[@kokkoanya5105]

This was a lovely video great job!

[@ArithHärger]

thank you so much ! ^^

[@fluffykitties9020]

What is the name of the horn in the intro? very cool.

[@slytherinsalazar4668]

best video about Odin I've ever seen.

[@slytherinsalazar4668]

09:18

[@LightningStriker1]

You never lose my interest

[@jonferris8039]

Do you think Odin originated as an elemental force that over time collected attributes? it seems as with the origins of a lot of pagan deities that they began as forces of nature, even strong emotional states that eventually became deified. In that case Odin's original state of being was the rage of battle, at what stage do you think other attributes may have been added, there is certainly elements in his story where the need to know the future of things becomes dominant in his story, or was it something that perhaps was more associated with the Vanir?, there certainly seems to be a lot of sharing of traits and stories. Sorry to be annoying, I'm appreciating the work you are doing, very informative cheers

[@ArithHärger]

Don't worry, you are not being annoying. I make videos also to answer people's questions and doubts if I can, if I have the knowledge for it. It seems the gods started out as being personifications of nature and having the qualities of animals. The most ancient vestiges of deities are animals, even the roman gods were once animals (The Etruscan Deities) even the jewish and hebraic god would manisfest itself in the form of animals, most often in the form of a goat. But the gods started to change and gained anthropomorphic features. We must thank the Greeks for it. Everybody else started to adopt this greek version of the deities and the gods started to have human physical characteristics. The gods in their essence were emotions and feelings as you say, the manifestation of the human mind turned into spiritual forces. Many gods, especially the European ones, such as Celtic, Lusitanian, Germanic, Norse etc., were once humans as well, who were deified or achieved a divine state through their deeds both as mortals and as spiritual entities upon physical death. The Celts used to say "Gods became heroes and heroes became gods".

[@jonferris8039]

I think the one aspect that appeals to me, in regards to the Northern European stories, in particular Odin's part in them is he works and molds events, to ensure that there a continuance beyond Ragnarok. The are a plethora of stories where Gods have sacrificed, or subject themselves to trials to find hidden knowledge, Prometheus, Thoth etc But you find no where in the myths around the world, where by a God would would actively seek the means to see the end coming and how to insure that they were firstly prepared to meet the threat, but the means to insure that Men and at least the descendants of the Gods survive. Many of the stories such a Mimirs well , or the learning of Seidr directly indicates this desire to gain the knowledge of the coming events, even though it showed his own death and that of his sons. Its truly a unique reflection of European culture and thought in regards to personal sacrifice, I find no parallels in any of the other stories from around the world. I'm guessing the origins of these stories are lost to time, but language is a great key to understanding the birth of these stories in our culture. Thank you so much for your time, I very much appreciate being able to bounce these things around Cheers

[@edkolovrat6514]

How can I find the music that's playing in the background? Very informative video, it has also a very calm vibe to it wich makes it more enjoyable.

[@ArithHärger]

You have the link in my discription, Credits/Music ^^ and thank you so much btw hehe

[@Ashigeru47]

@@ArithHärger what is the source for the drumming and chanting at the beginning? I loved that

[@MilkScrew]

Really cool intro! Might I suggest though, when making fake blood, use a base of corn syrup and water it down to create a liquid with some thickness. Use primarily pure red food coloring but add just the slightest amount of blue to it to add darkness and depth like real blood has. I think that would give you a real nice edge to your bloody intros!

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you very much! I'll keep that in mind for the next time hehe :P although I have to be honest, my idea was to create an intoxicating drink with the mixture of blood, berries and other components, a sort of Mead of Poetry which was created from the blood of Kvasir. Nevertheless, your suggestion is greatly appreciated and I will certainly try when I create fake blood ^^ Thank you for your support and feedback :D

[@MilkScrew]

It is an absolute pleasure to help you! I LOVE your videos; I've always been fascinated by Norse mythology and vikings etc. in general (my favorite show on NetFlix is "The Last Kingdom"), and your vids are not only interesting to watch and learn from, but really fun to listen to cuz I adore your accent (true American girl, lovin' on foreign accents)! I created my own fake blood for a photography project back in highschool, so I know from professionals talking about how to make it look realistic (movie SFX guys/gals)!

[@ArithHärger]

Oh yes I've heard about that show! On my list to watch :p and it's funny, everyone talks about my accent and find it very amusing, which must be obviously, since English isn't my native language, but I would love to be able to perceive my accent the way others do ;p and that phtography project of yours in highschool must have been really cool! D: Once again, thank you for thr advice and for being in here hehe :D

[@NwoDispatcher]

+Pwdr-Mi-Pinku what is the difference between mythology and theology?

[@MilkScrew]

+NwoDispatcher Sorry for the long wait I've been in the hospital for a week... Mythology is the ideas that theology comes from. My favorite Nordic myth is the one about Fenrir, and how he was only able to be chained/restrained by impossible objects (such as "the breath of a fish") all wrought into a ribbon that he allows to be wrapped around him on a bet that he can break through any restraint they try to put on him. Then the theology comes from (for example) I think it's earthquakes are Fenrir trying to escape from his chains (I could be wrong though).

[@truewillastrology1684]

Amazing intro!

[@LisaSchettner]

Fascinating!

[@NwoDispatcher]

The allfather god of passion

[@MultiBylla]

Great video.

[@ArithHärger]

thank you ^^

[@bryanpplan]

Thank you for your ever enlightening videos! Could you point me to some sources on continental Wodan? Most information I can find is about Scandinavian Odinn, but what you had to say about continental Wodan was very interesting.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Because of all the talk lately what do you think about Odinists in the Delphi case ?

[@beefcakesasquatch6608]

Speaking of Tyr, when you putting out a vid on him?!

[@ArithHärger]

Probably next year. I have videos of other deities scheduled before Týr

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

@@ArithHärger Maybe Rind? :) The time-deity.

[@paganprince71]

@@ArithHärger how about Ullr, god of game and hunts

[@irvingmarquez1106]

Thanks so much very interesting

[@ismaelms9778]

very interesting, i love your channel

[@LAURA-kc8ww]

Incredible, I absolute Love Odin. Odin came to me when i began on the path of Mysteries. I was in water and must have slipped into another world and heard my self repeating over and over OdinBa. Many thunder beings and warriors of light crossed my path since. Though many losses/sacrifices have happened along the yellow brick road i always held a deep love toward him as I do for Merlin. I wish i knew you, you are amazing.

[@Terlin1466]

this video scares me as im really starting to think im a son of Odin. I share almost all these traits.. No joke

[@myson999]

You are but that doesn't mean your an only child