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  We’ve all heard of the brave Vikings. The name “ Viking ” comes from the Old Norse (Scandinavian) language, and its closest meaning is “pirate raid.” The Vikings were mostly known for raids and pillaging across Northwestern Europe during their estimated existence between the late ninth and early eleventh centuries. They’d eventually take over and establish themselves in those regions. The Vikings produced a large number of well-known individuals. One of the most well-known individuals from Norse mythology and culture is 'Odin,' the "King of Gods." Odin's mysterious appeal in popular culture stems from his portrayal as a fierce warrior and leader. Many tattoo enthusiasts have become admirers of Odin, Norse heritage, and Norse mythology in general as a result of his great ideas, and have considered getting an Odin tattoo or emblem. Ask any professional tattoo artist about Viking and Norse  mythology  tattoos, and they’ll tell you that they’ve always been popular. ...

Every time we open our Bible, we are reminded that Jesus has already saved us from our sins. He gave his life for us and defeated death. He came to earth in order for us to be able to join Him in heaven. Jesus was our atoning sacrifice, our killed and sacrificial lamb on the altar. He has been the fulfillment of God's promise since the beginning of time. But this isn't the only thing Jesus has done for us. He died for our sins as well as the sins of the entire world (though, He is sinless). We are under the curse of sin because of Adam, yet we are redeemed because of Christ, according to the Bible. We are sinners by nature, but because of Christ's grace, we have been set free from our sinful nature and given a new spirit. It’s difficult to grasp what God meant when He said that we would die in sin and live with Christ, but God wants us to realize that we shall have a new life through Him. Because we were imputed with sin by Adam, we are totally clothed in Christ’s righteou...

 Serpent Mask said to be Tlaloc - the Aztec God of Rain  Intertwined looped serpents This mask is believed to represent Quetzalcoatl or the Rain God Tlaloc ; both are associated with serpents. The mask is formed of two intertwined and looped serpents worked in contrasting colors of turquoise mosaic; one in green and one in blue that twist across the face and around the eyes, blending over the nose. Turquoise mosaic feathers hang on both sides of the eye sockets. The mask is made of “Cedro” wood (Cedrela odorata) with pine resin adhesive. The teeth are made of conch (Strombus) shell and the resin adhesive in the mouth is colored red with hematite. The rattles of the serpent tails were originally gilded. They are molded from a mixture of beeswax and pine resin; the same resin mixture coats the interior surface of the mask. The Spanish friar Bernardino de Sahagún, writing in the sixteenth century, describes a mask like this one. It was a gift of the Aztec emperor Motecuhzoma II...

If you're a Christian , you're already standing in grace, according to Paul's epistle. Not with hatred or disapproval, but with love, affection, and delight, God looks down on you. He has already declared that God loves you and that God has shown his love for you by sending his son to die for you. When we were powerless, sinners, and enemies of God, not when we were handsome or intelligent. He has declared that if we put our faith in Jesus, we will be safeguarded from God's wrath in the future, and that we can be sure we will be in heaven. He tells you that you are on the winning team, that you are standing in grace, and that you are loved by God. So when you give your life to Christ you are then dead to sin, but you are alive to God! We are still tempted to sin, despite the fact that we have been set free from sin's power. Satan is well aware of our shortcomings and uses them to tempt us away from God. "It doesn't matter if you have a few too many drinks,...

  What is Native American Indian Heritage Month? President George H. W. Bush of the United States designated November to be National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3, 1990, and it has been known as Native American Heritage Month ever since. "The President has authorized and asked that Federal, State, and Local governments, groups, and organizations, as well as the people of the United States, recognize such month with suitable programs, ceremonies, and festivities," according to the bill.  This historic bill honoring America's native people was a significant step forward in the celebration's history, which began in 1976 when Jerry C. Elliott-High Eagle, a Cherokee/Osage Indian, authored Native American Awareness Week legislation, the nation's first historical week of recognition for native peoples. This culminated in 1986, when President Ronald Reagan declared November 23-30, 1986, to be "American Indian Week." The purpose of this month-long ...

 The vast majority of interesting beings, giants, Gods and animals, and everything else around the Norse Cosmos are already known to those interested in Norse mythology. For those who are unfamiliar with the Norse Universe's characters, it's important noting that each one has a unique story to tell. All of the animals and beings from Norse mythology were represented with great accuracy. Their responsibilities and involvements were thoroughly defined. They all had to perform their parts, no matter how important their duties were. Now, let’s focus more on the All-Father Odin. As we know (or don’t know), he was the Ruler of the Gods. He’s known as the wisest and smartest warrior and leader among them all. He ruled over the nine realms in the Norse mythology Universe. Additionally, he was the appointed leader of the tribe of Gods called Aesir (old Norse Æsir) in Asgard (old Norse Ásgarðr). Asgard was one of the nine realms in which the Gods lived. Odin, the All-Father...

Long before Mother Earth existed, the Creator sat alone in the dark, contemplating, and Mother Earth was created by His thoughts. He was alone in a world full of plants and trees, birds and animals, and a swarm of swarming insects. As a result, he created two mates from Earth's dirt, a man and a woman. He took up a position next to the man with a bow and arrow. This was done to demonstrate that the man was to be the protector and food giver. Next to the woman, he placed a birch bark basket full of seeds. The basket and seeds represented the natural prosperity bestowed by Creation on the Ojibwe people. A book was also put next to the woman by the Creator. Following that, the Creator breathed life into both the wom and the man. When he initially awoke the woman, she grabbed the birch bark basket full of seeds but not the book. Her finding does not imply that the Ojibwe (a Native American group) are illiterate; rather, they learn in a unique way. When he was given life by the Creator...

Mictlan - Aztec Otherworlds  Inspiration   The question, “Where do we go when we die?” must be as old as human consciousness itself. Perhaps it was the difficulty of letting go of loved ones, the fear of the unknown, or just that insatiable human hunger to understand the universe that drove cultures to imagine vivid “Otherworlds” that followed life here on Earth. In the Christian worldview of the Spanish conquerors and colonizers of the New World, the answer was black and white: a heavenly paradise would reward faithful Christian souls, while a terrifying eternity of suffering in hell was the punishment of the wicked and the unconverted. But what about the Aztec people the Spaniards encountered in the early sixteenth century? What sort of Otherworlds did they imagine? The short answer to this question is lots! There were at least four or five different destinations of the dead in pre-Contact Aztec thought. When considering what the Aztecs may have understood about the land o...

  What is Viking Christmas Called? Viking Christmas, commonly known as Yule, comes from an old Norse word Jol which was always connected to  God Odin’s  attributes. For example, Prose Edda provides us with the title jólfaðr, meaning Yule father, and having known that Yule was Odin’s holiday, it is obvious where its name originates. Most modern linguists and historians now agree that the French word ‘Joli’ and the English word ‘Jolly’ probably derived from the old Norse word Jol. Is Yule Norse? Celebrating the Winter solstice has been connected to many different cultures at different moments in history. As there is almost no chance that some of these cultures could come in touch with one another, we can probably say that celebrating this holiday is an archetypical and innate human need. The ancient Greeks had a Kronia celebration, a festival dedicated to the titan Cronus, during which everyone would sing, dance, and feast. Similarly, the ancient Romans celebrated Saturnali...

 Thanksgiving is best known for being a day to overeat, overwatch television, squabble with your in-laws, and occasionally express gratitude, but the truth is far more complex. In "My Thanksgiving," we speak with a group of Americans from all over the country — and the world — to learn about their Thanksgiving traditions. Some of the persons we spoke with had no ties to the past. Even the most cynical of Americans, on the other hand, silently observe the day, which is steeped in American mythology and has a convoluted origin story. In this segment, Larissa FastHorse, a Native American writer who came to the West Coast from South Dakota, discusses the holiday's narrative and how she strives to detach it from its painful origins. My name is Sicangu Lakota, and I'm from the South Dakota tribes. In the past, like most Americans, we just kind of observed Thanksgiving as a lovely time to spend with your family. We've never done anything like this before, with Pilgrims ...