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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:21 pm
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:28 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:36 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:29 pm
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:10 pm
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I, myself, think memorization counts for something, yes, but I think that placing a heavy emphasis on it can be something of a hindrance.
I memorized a few calls to Gods, and this made rituals feel more even as I wasn't fumbling with a book, which was a good thing
However, memorizing a religious doctrine does not necessarily give you any insight, just a collection of words in order. It's analysis of said document that gives a person insight. Also, I don't think what you think personally or how you feel, or rituals you create should be abandoned entirely in favor of memorizing something by rote.
Takes a lot of the spirit out of things if you're just parroting. I don't think memorization is as important as the thought and feeling behind the act of memorizing.
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:34 am
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:19 am
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:46 am
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:17 pm
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TeaDidikai Ulfrikr inn Hrafn Heilsan Allir, Within the context of the Germanic Folkway, the mark of a good ritualist is in fact the ability to come up with stuff off the top of your head. Indeed, Skaldic capabilities are outside the process of memorisation in the classic model. Snippets of passage, or kennings may have been memorised, but it was how the Skald put it all together which made, or broke, their reputation, and I find that the same applies in what I do. Ver thu heil At the same time however- I have seen "Godhja" and "Godhi" do ritualistic "readings" and it was like listening to Ben Stein fumble through ancient greek.
Heilsan Tea ok Allir,
Yep, so have I, and yes, the effect is entirely underwhelming smile Thankfully most people whom have done blotar here have eschewed such practices smile
Ver thu heil
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:33 am
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:06 am
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Deoridhe I am not a huge fan of memorization, but that's because I suck at it. Clear, slow, smooth speech is a must, though, when one is speaking within a ritual - imo. I'm attempting the skaldically gorgeous stuff off the top of my head thing; it's not easy, especially when one is also grappling with large and often unvoiced/unworded feelings.
Heilsan Deoridhe ok Allir,
I must say, the more you do it, the easier it does become, as it's indeed a process of internalisation and the ability to listen to your inner voice. I've come out spontaneously with Old Norse, and have undertaken Galdor spontaneously as well. But this has taken a number of years to materialise. I am sure that as I continue, more will bubble to the surface in blotar smile
Ver thu heil
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:58 am
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:22 am
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:51 am
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:29 pm
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