I've spent some time over the past week or so thinking about heathery. More specifically, what does it mean to be heathen?
What is it that defines a person as heathen. If I am said to be heathen, what does that say about me?
Judging by what can be found on the Internet, these questions are easy to answer. Often certain traits of people from the viking age are cited as being valued by the modern heathen.
Honesty, self reliance, honour, courage and fortitude are among the usual suspects. The problem is that none of these traits appear to be in evidence for the vast majority of contemporary heathens that have chosen to give themselves a voice online.
The solution? Perhaps just evidencing any of those traits in my day to day life.
Be the heathen that heathens claim to be...
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