Physical Empathy

Nightriser · 02-08-2009, 12:22 AM

Haha, got me on the command point, Neph, but I must say that gods in several cultures were not immortal. Norse gods were probably the most mortal, in that one had actually been killed, and I believe they required regular replenishment of life force. Osiris was killed, though he became the lord of the underworld. The Aztec gods, if I remember correctly, required replenishment of life force as well, though I don't think they were thought to die without it.

**NephilimAzrael** · 02-08-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Llixgrijb

Haha, got me on the command point, Neph, but I must say that gods in several cultures were not immortal. Norse gods were probably the most mortal, in that one had actually been killed, and I believe they required regular replenishment of life force. Osiris was killed, though he became the lord of the underworld. The Aztec gods, if I remember correctly, required replenishment of life force as well, though I don't think they were thought to die without it.

All those Gods are what? Gods! and the replenishment of life-force? Oh yes, A matter of nourishment, which, if I am correct, only occurs when the person is alive to be sustained. Oisiris, was defeated, and rejuvinated as lady/lord of the underworld (judge of passing pharaohic souls etc.) As for Val Halla and the Norse Gods, which are you talking about? Loki? Who was condemned to eternal punishment underground?

Nightriser · 02-08-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NephilimAzrael

All those Gods are what? Gods! and the replenishment of life-force? Oh yes, A matter of nourishment, which, if I am correct, only occurs when the person is alive to be sustained. Oisiris, was defeated, and rejuvinated as lady/lord of the underworld (judge of passing pharaohic souls etc.) As for Val Halla and the Norse Gods, which are you talking about? Loki? Who was condemned to eternal punishment underground?

Loki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Baldr was murdered by Loki.

Though the others, I agree, are weak points.

Ed.: Ragnarok predicts the death of several other gods, such as Odin and Thor.

**NephilimAzrael** · 02-08-2009, 12:52 AM

But was Baldr a true God? His murder was a precipitative to Ragnarök, which is as of yet unsecured by Norse mythology. Yet, was Baldr a God?

I know Wiki states Baldr as the god of beauty, but in the Norse line, it was mostly Danish belief that dictated Baldr as a god/goddess of beauty. This compared to other mythos as the slain being Baldr. Not as a godess, which Loki would traditionally deceive.

Nightriser · 02-08-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NephilimAzrael

But was Baldr a true God? His murder was a precipitative to Ragnarök, which is as of yet unoccured by Norse mythology. Yet, was Baldr a God?

1.) I have seen no sources which claim Baldr was not a true god.

2.) Definition of "god":

1 capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a: the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe b Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind
2: a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality
3: a person or thing of supreme value
4: a powerful ruler

I do not see anything that requires a god to be immortal, so I do not see how Baldr was not a true god.