Odin→Person
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
Loki
Loki, the god representing evil and the person who caused Balder's death
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Mysteries Of Odin→Ritual
Loki's role in the narrative is significant to the initiation process
ValhallaLineage
Loki, as a trickster god, could also enter Valhalla and interact with the warriors there
Sigg-e→Person
Sigge, founder of the Odinic Mysteries, established a society that included Loki, an ally in his missionary work
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Sun
Odin, a solar deity, shares visible attributes of the sun
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Christ
Both Odin and Christ are compared in their roles of sacrifice and spiritual rebirth, connecting Odinic rituals to Christian symbolism.
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Apollo
Both gods were central figures in different oracles, with Apollo at the Delphian and Jupiter at the Dodonean
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Numen
Odin is a prime example of a god with both celestial and terrestrial attributes, a concept similar to Numen in Gnostic thought
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Myth Of Dying-god
Odin's self-sacrifice in the hanging ritual is an essential example of the dying-god myth, illustrating spiritual rebirth and enlightenment.
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Hanged Man (mythic Role)
Odin is the mythic figure associated with the Hanged Man, embodying the sacrifice and wisdom of the role. This association underscores Odin's attributes of profound wisdom, self-sacrifice, and spiritual insight. In mythological contexts, Odin is often depicted undergoing a significant personal sacrifice to achieve wisdom and enlightenment, which aligns with the symbolism of the Hanged Man card. Through this sacrifice, Odin gains a deep understanding and insight, further reinforcing his role as a powerful and transformative figure.
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Richard Wagner's Der Ring Des Nibelungen
Wagner's composition bases itself on Odin, the god of wisdom
I. Loki & Mysteries Of Odin
Loki's role in the narrative is significant to the initiation process
II. Mysteries Of Odin & Firing Balder
The event of shooting Balder is the catalyst for the initiation ritual
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Runes
Odin's hanging leads to his discovery of runes, symbolizing the spiritual wisdom attained through self-sacrifice.
I. Loki & Odin
Contrast between Odin's wisdom and Loki's malice forms the core narrative of the mysteries
II. Odin & Mortality And Divinity
Theodicy was a central concept in Odin's status as a god who partook of both terrestrial and celestial natures, reflecting a complex theological debate