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I’m a little shocked by this revelation. Has it always been this way?
I am unsure of which revelation you speak, although if you are referring to my proclaimed agnosticism, then why are you shocked? What did you truly expect me to answer?
Do you believe in Thor and Odin?
As stated before, I am an agnostic. That said, I am definitely a bigger fan of the Norse Pantheon than I am of other conglomerates of deities. The Norse Pantheon has depth, breadth, and its members are well defined in their specific roles. I like the idea of pantheons as families, such as the Egyptian, Greek and Norse pantheons. It adds an aspect of familiarity that humans can identify with. We can root for our favorite deity when they pit themselves against their siblings, parents, and spouses.
Another aspect of the Norse Pantheon that has always drawn me in is the vivid imagery. Valkyries gracefully walking through the gruesome aftermath of a battlefield. Loki imprisoned under Yggdrasil, water dripping onto his forehead for eternities. The two ravens, Huginn and Muninn representing Thought and Memory. Garm, the hound guarding the gates of Asgard, his howl signifies the oncoming of the Fimbulvetr (immediate prelude to the events of Ragnarök). I can go on and on about this…
