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Rune Rasmussen on the power of mythology

The Wisdom & Action Podcast

CHAPTER

Decolonizing Nordic Animism and Shamanism

The chapter explores the impact of Christianity and modernity on Northern European cultures, discussing the rejection of animist practices and the self-colonization of white populations. It reflects on the resurgence of interest in Nordic animism and Viking culture, highlighting the allure of mysticism, pre-patriarchal roots, and pre-Christian Scandinavian religion. The conversation emphasizes the need for decolonization within white communities and the parallels between Nordic animism and other indigenous wisdom around the world.

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