Sowilo is a rune symbolizing strength and the sun's energy, representing clarity and guidance. It stands against death and decay, allowing light to conquer darkness and providing a clearer vision of our goals. While often seen as a symbol of victory, Sowilo also embodies action and positive energy. Spiritually, it signifies clear sight and the triumph of good over evil. The rune emphasizes energy and purpose, indicating that now is a prime time to pursue important goals, though significant effort will be required for success.

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Who are the Gods of Germania Interview

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Introductions

0:00:00 - 0:08:45
Personal Introductions

0:08:45 - 0:23:00
Who is Viktor Rydberg the man?

0:23:00 - 0:31:15
What is the Rydberg Epic Method?

Part 2 - Foundations of Faith

0:31:15 - 0:42:42
Setting the stage for the Germanic Worldview

0:42:42 - 0:48:52
Imminent Theology & the Reality of Sacrifice

Part 3 - Deep Epic Analysis of the Gods of Germania

0:48:52 - 1:03:21
The First Beings - Before the Gods

1:03:21 - 1:12:00
Búri, Borr & Bestla ( Bestla Urd connection / Norns 1:09:10 - 1:11:36 )

1:12:00 - 1:18:50
The Three Brothers - Odin, Vili & Ve

1:18:50 - 1:39:55
Frigg - Queen of the Æsir & the theories surrounding her ( Frigg ≠ Freyja - 1:30:45 - 1:34:49 ) as well as Njord

Part 4 - Analysis of the remaining Gods in the Poetic Edda

1:39:55 - 1:51:57
Baldr & Höðr as well as Rind, Vali, Sinthgunt & Billingr

1:51:57 - 1:57:01
Viðarr, Sol, Mani & Sunna ( Sunna ≠ Sol )

1:57:01 - 2:05:25
Forsetti, Tyr & Sigyn ( Tyr's wife? )

2:05:25 - 2:08:35
Lok and why we don't worship him

2:08:35 - 2:25:02
Freyr, Gerðr, Skaði, Ivaldi & a little on the Elves

2:25:02 - 2:52:00
Heimdallr, Eir, Bragi, Iðunn, Beyla & Fulla

2:52:00 - 2:54:25
Thor, Sif & their children Modi, Magni and Þrúðr

2:54:25 - 3:07:07
Vör, Ullr & Oðr

3:07:07 - 3:20:34
Meili, ( Who is the ferry-man in Hárbarðsljóð ), Hermóðr, Leikn & Hel ( is Hel Loki's daughter? )

3:20:34 - 3:38:17
Lóðurr/ Ve ( Odin's brother ) is Surtr?!?

3:38:17 - 3:41:34
Closing statement

Principal sources: Mythological eddic poems, Skaldic verse, Viking Age picture stones and Contemporary Christian views

To approach research effectively, we can structure the hierarchy as follows:

Primary Source Comparisons
Secondary Source Comparisons
Native Linguistics
Cross-Cultural Comparisons
Cross-Cultural Linguistics
Symbolism

Primary Sources: The Poetic Edda, Skaldic poetry, Archaeological finds

Histories and Sagas offer cross-cultural comparisons and retellings of older events. However, they are often reframed through centuries of Christian propaganda. Notable examples: Tacitus, Jordanes, Bede, Ibn Fadlan and Various sagas.

By prioritizing primary sources, critically analyzing contemporary Christian works and contextualizing histories and sagas, we can reconstruct a more accurate understanding of the traditional worldview.

Kyle Davis

Who are the Gods of Germania?

This is the full interview between Pagan Revivalism and author/ researcher William P. Reaves, featuring guest appearances from the Norrœna Society: Kyle Davis, Keith Osgood & Mark Puryear.

This interview is broken up into four distinct parts: Introductions, Foundations of Germanic Faith, Deep Epic Analysis, Rapidfire Analysis.

An accompanying table of contents will be posted separately so you can skip to a particular part you are interested in.

We went over deep theology, using sources and methods intrigal to the Rydberg Epic Method, which is used in research into Germanic faith as well as the bedrock for their revived practice of Heathenry today.

Some of the basic and most profound questions of theology are basic questions to anything, such as: who, what, when, where, why & how. Yesterday we covered Who are the Gods of Germania.

You may not agree with some of their conclusions, but this shows our faith is maturing into a highly revived & professional state!

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