Individuation Myths in Germanic Mythology: A Talk in Two Parts, Dr. Paul Wassmann, Prof Emeritus, Part 2.

Individuation Myths in Germanic Mythology

A sequence of two connected presentations exhibit that Germanic mythology, frequently assumed to be primitive and barbarian, contains fundamental myths of individuation. The first presentation introduces essential elements of modern times that were developed in the Norse culture, but were repressed and demonized by Christianity. An evaluation of Ragnarök follows which is not an end time myth, but bring to mind sustainability and the rebirth of the New Earth. The second talk focuses entirely upon the main god of the Norse pantheon, Odin. It is shown that Odin prepares the future of humanity by integrating the mysteries of the Great Goddess with his self-sacrifice on the World Tree.

Part 2: Odin, a God for Our Times

The Poetic Edda unearths a primary narrative of individuation and self-realization. Extending his wisdom and consciousness, Odin introduced a vivid dialogue between the matri- and patricentric world views. In…