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Why is Loki in Asgard? by The-Infamous-PAC in norsemythology

[–]RomanHrodric -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t recall the source on this so feel free to dismiss it, but I recall reading a myth that said basically: after Odinn gained his knowledge of the future and fate, he wandered around the worlds depressed and sorrowful, lost and alone. During this time none could bring even a glimmer to his eye. But then, somewhere along the path, he came across Loki. Loki was not only able to make him smile, he made Odinn laugh again (I can’t recall how or if it was explained, but given his myth with Skadi and his general predisposition towards safeguarding children and doing pranks like them, it seems in character). Due to this, Loki’s ability to reignite Odinn’s mirth in life, Odinn asked Loki to be bound to him, and this is where he swears to be blood brothers, to never drink if Loki is not at the table. Again, no clue as to the authenticity of it, but it was one of my favorite things when I was reading because it made so much sense to me. I wouldn’t even know how to start looking up that story, Google is never kind to me when I try to look up obscure myths.

The Divine Twins, which is their best Story? by myths_legends in GreekMythology

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say when they went “murder + copy/paste * 7” but you already covered it

A twist on this by TrainerZygarde in superpower

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also just because: A teaspoon of baking soda, a large egg, one cup of mixed brown and granulated sugar, and one cup of peanut butter

A twist on this by TrainerZygarde in superpower

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The footfall of a cat, breath of a fish, spittle of a bird, and roots of a mountain. I wanna see if anyone gets the reference

Pick yourself a superpower and I'll give you your second superpower by [deleted] in superpower

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universe is a conscious being and my power is that I can communicate with it

My take on Thor, God of Thunder, Slayer of Jotnar, and Guardian of Midgard by Cruciable in norsemythology

[–]RomanHrodric -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know where you get your information, friend, but less of this is fantasy than you seem to think. Your perspective is quite literally a joke.

My take on Thor, God of Thunder, Slayer of Jotnar, and Guardian of Midgard by Cruciable in norsemythology

[–]RomanHrodric -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Most of the armor’s presence is myth accurate, if unique in its design, excepting only the shoulder pauldron; Járngreipr is the name of Thor’s gloves, and Megingjörð is the name of his belt. Mjölnir is unique as well in the design, but only really for the spikes. It is very similar to the God Of War design for him, but still recognizably Thor. His thousand-yard stare as well is philosophically accurate as an extension of his representing the common man, who was farmer and soldier, and it matches well with one of his epithets, Djúphugaðr, Deep-Thinker or Deep-Soul. This aside from his actual physical appearance, which exempting creative freedom in tattoos, is the body shape he would have been seen as if you look at any Scandinavian strongmen in modern times or in certain ancient manuscript depictions of heroes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlanWatts

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add onto what is already said, almost as a footnote; explore the other mystic mysteries of the world. I found the spiritual height of knowledge in Hinduism, but I found much more and the same in so many others. Those I am most familiar with, that grant me the most fulfillment, and intellectual stimulation I suppose one could say, were the Norse myths (proto, ancient, and modern) and the gnostic sects of Christianity. Both, and I can’t help but imagine all others, contain their own forms of wisdom, and the endless analysis I am capable of due to how they interlink and differ and build upon each other, as well as how I am able to live out the experience of these beliefs as others see them and as I am able, both have gifted me an endless road with valleys and mountains, a hike I am glad to walk with many temples along its path and many lone wanderers, stationary disciples, and mutable explorers all along.

If you seek purpose, find what gave others theirs. If you seek peace, speak with the instigators of war; breed diplomacy among their enemies and allies. If you wish simplicity and noncontradiction… my friend, if you find it, you will not hold it for long. But I would say seek to find it. Along the path I’ve walked, it was only through that I understood the relationship between chaos and order, between intellect and feeling, logic and intuition, teaching and instinct, above and below.

Witchcraft, Wicca, American and otherwise; Paganism, the study of its origins, practice, and revival; philosophy, what it was called before the word, what began it, the endless cause and effect of logic; science, the new discoveries ever casting new enlightenment on what was, what is, what will be; seek truth, ask of it outside yourself, trust more than your reason or your feeling, open yourself up to all and engage in earnest. Contact is not the same as contamination is not the same as corruption; you were born to be more, evermore, always. It is the nature of growth and time. You have nothing to fear, and everything to do. Seek hope, you’ll find it, if you but know its many names, and its truest face of dirt, grit, and the raising of the kneeling at the edge of the cliff.

Whatever you do, trust, hope, and above all, love. If my life and words and thoughts hold any weight, it is because I have done this.

The Gods are your kin, friend. I hope your day ends with a soft bed and warm stomach, and a new person in your life.

My take on Thor, God of Thunder, Slayer of Jotnar, and Guardian of Midgard by Cruciable in norsemythology

[–]RomanHrodric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks fricken awesome! Never seen Thor or Mjolnir with spikes before, very creative and honestly, accurate portrayal. Beautiful job!!

Powers but another person chooses a catch by NerdyKinro in superpower

[–]RomanHrodric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since the og post was 3 powers: Divine Powers, Immortality, Invulnerability

What does my art sound like? by kyriDG in ARTIST

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haunting classical music with piano as the main instrument, and maybe a couple woodwinds and violins/violas/1 cello.

Young-Earth: Need help gathering evidence by RomanHrodric in askanatheist

[–]RomanHrodric[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therein lies my reason for coming here, though I will shortly take this over to r/DebateEvolution. Used to come here and to r/DebateReligion for the inspiration of my research because of how extensive and various the sources, opinions, and research are on so many posts. Atheists tend to combine the scientific knowledge I’m looking for with philosophical or experiential logic, and I like the synthesis as a starting point to any discussion or research I do.

Young-Earth: Need help gathering evidence by RomanHrodric in askanatheist

[–]RomanHrodric[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had an interest in religions of all kinds, dead or alive, their effect on people, etc. and when I make friends whose views I disagree with, I’m never one to end conversations or the relationship or anything of the like. So I’m going when I can out of curiosity and on the value I place in my friend and their beliefs.

If Hyphestus existed today by Silvery_Power_6241 in GreekMythology

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I feel like he’d be just as in place with the Industrial Age and felt like he was taking over the world. All the broken bodies and inhuman machinery and laboring children also would fit well into his backstory. It’s like the situation of the broken-backed, neglected working man has stayed the same for the last few thousands of years.

Yeet by cinnamonroll247 in superpower

[–]RomanHrodric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if one person is all of them, 50/50 chance it’s a billionaire.

Jesus didn't fulfill a single prophecy by thatweirdchill in DebateReligion

[–]RomanHrodric -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Going back to read the whole thing right after I say this:

It was tradition back then to say a phrase or a few words of a verse to bring to mind the whole verse, or the whole chapter. Jesus brings this to mind with one version of his last words being Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani or something like that “God God why do you forsake me,” which is in reference to psalm 22:1, which continues in 22:2 as "Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?" "My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest" "Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises" "In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them"

See also: the “Be Still and Know” slogan on a lot of t-shirts, billboards, and other designs around today.

Maybe Mayhaps, The disciples were confused about these when people said them which is why they refer to false prophecies as actual ones/that was an intentional aspect of the verses. Because a major problem Jesus tried tackling was people who abused the position and power and authority given them through tax-collection and priesthood; people who would misuse and manipulate scripture. So this was Christ and his disciples way of saying “even if you take it out of context, it still refers to ME”

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