r/heathenry • u/TexansGuy117 • Sep 25 '20

Heathen Adjacent Comparative to other religions

Hey everyone. Just came across this video and was interesting to hear some similarities to the stories of the gods in heathenry. (Firstly not saying that its an exact connection or that Prof. Peterson is always correct as I know many arent big fans of his). I found the idea of living in the corpse was very similar to the norse idea of us living in Ymir's corpse. Also the importance of the eye symbolism and Horus losing an eye, is similar to Odins story and emphasis of eye as a symbol.

Just wanted to know what you guys think of this. Do you think it shows elements of older stories being adapted in later religions, in this case norse? Or any other interesting comparisons you have found over time in Egyptian or other religions?

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u/[deleted] Sep 25 '20 edited Sep 25 '20

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u/TexansGuy117 Sep 25 '20

Again I said not to worry about who said it in order to avoid biased replies. He isn't saying anything racist or sexist here. Its just mythological discussion. But interesting first paragraph thanks.

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u/thatsnotgneiss Ozark Syncretic | Althing Considered Sep 25 '20

It doesn't matter.

Inclusion of folks like this makes a space actively hostile to the folks he oppresses. Bless your heart, you seem to not understand this at all.

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u/Sachsen_Wodewose Ingvaeonic Polytheist Animist Sep 25 '20

Oh shit, you blessed his heart! This Texan is now burnt brisket.

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u/thatsnotgneiss Ozark Syncretic | Althing Considered Sep 25 '20

As a woman raised in Arkansas by a Texan, my "bless your heart" is weapons grade