I'm fascinated by Norse mythology and how it inspires Art and Fiction to this day. Comics, Movies, Television, Art, and Fiction have all been influenced by this mythology. Something within the Mythos rings true for it to last this long.
After watching the show "Vikings" I got to thinking about what inspired these people to go out and conquer and take what did not belong to them in the name of glory. I realize this show is a work of fiction, but a lot of insight can be learned from fiction that does not lie.
After giving it a lot of thought I've come to the conclusion that these people believed wholeheartedly in a lie that was told to them by "gods". This lie was a perverted truth and very convincing because of it. Anyone who has read the Book of Enoch knows who these "gods" were.
The Truth that I mentioned is that this life is about proving yourself worthy but not through the conquering of others, but by using your talents and seeking glory not in your own name but in the name of the Father. If we prove ourselves worthy our seat at the table in Valhalla (The Kingdom of Heaven) will be waiting for us. Eventually this world will fall to ash and a new one will be built, God can do it alone but wouldn't it mean so much more if he had help?
This is an ink drawing I did inspired by the show "Vikings".
"Lagertha"
During their time, conquering was not a bad thing. Wars have not always been a battle of good versus evil. However, things have changed.
ReplyDeleteIn their time might made right only because it was a lie based in truth. Their glory was a false one taught by those who delight in the destruction of humanity.
DeleteWow! Yes, their urge to excel was manipulated off course. The poison was in a drink otherwise worth drinking. We love them because they were adventurous. Their very barbarism is one foot over the line of the polite society that gave us POLITICAL CORRECTNESS. They were warriors... and warriors are ALWAYS cool.
ReplyDeleteIndeed warriors inspire, they put the lukewarm to shame. They believed in a lie and gave it their all, which actually makes them much more inspiring than most.
DeleteKeep in mind, Chris, that there is no sin in believing a lie. It simply means you were wrong. Being wrong has nothing to do with anything. People fighting for a false god they believe in can still be revered. Personal perception, knowledge, and understanding have nothing to do with anything of importance.
ReplyDeleteExactly, the knowledge of sin has importance. These people believed they were fighting for glory and a seat at the table with the gods and are still inspiring to this day because they were not lukewarm.
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