Odin named for 'frenzy and ecstasy,' embodies 'other mind' of ancient arts. Odin's name means 'frenzy, ecstatic, high, inspired' in Old Norse Odin was considered the greatest poet who spoke in poetry at all times The 'tree of intent' may refer to the brain's structure - spinal cord as trunk branching into lobes
Odin wasn't just a god—he was named for the state he embodied. His name derives from Old Norse 'óðr,' meaning 'inspiration,' 'ecstasy,' or 'fury.' Norse tradition held he spoke only in poetry. Ancient arts from martial arts to chanting were seen as pathways to this 'other mind' 🧠⚔️
Key facts:
- Odin's name comes from 'óðr' (inspiration, ecstasy, fury)
- Odin was associated with poetic wisdom and divine inspiration
- The post makes speculative claims about brain anatomy and 'Yi' intent that lack verifiable sources
Key Facts
- Odin's name means 'frenzy, ecstatic, high, inspired' in Old Norse
- Odin was considered the greatest poet who spoke in poetry at all times
- The 'tree of intent' may refer to the brain's structure - spinal cord as trunk branching into lobes
- The rear of the brain is accessed through meditation and used for 'intent'
- Chinese martial arts use the concept of 'Yi' (intent), written as NIMTAU, meaning mindfulness mind
- Bruce Lee described martial arts mastery: 'When I hit, I don't hit. It hits all by itself'
- Martial arts, poetry, painting, music, and chanting are pathways to accessing the 'other mind'
Source: The Secret Power Of Odin by Viking Superpowers