A Heathen Traditionalist Left Hand Path 

It has come to my attention that my idea that the Rune-Gild does not blót/sacrifice, is "baseless". Some of you may think that the research for this video was done in a couple of months, but it wasn't. The contents of this video are a 2-years research and contact with the Rune-Gild, its members and reading their entire works. My idea that the Rune Gild does not blót isn't baseless, here's why: In the essay “Why Runers Don’t ‘Blôt’” (2006) Thorsson gives a primary motivation to his objection concerning sacrifice, because in his own view and in his own words, blót/sacrifice entails worship, which is something the Odian is not focused on ("Odian" as he refers to those of the Rune-Gild and himself, as the religious focus being solely on Odin and emulating this god). Thorsson made it clear even in the title of this essay itself - Him and the Rune-Gild do not blót. As I've pointed in the video, their concern is not worship of the Norse/Germanic gods, or any worship at all. The focus is Odin (spelled Òdhinn in the Gild), without worship, but rather he is termed the “god of inspiration” and is emulated (Thorsson 1987). The specific focus of the Rune-Gild is on the Germanic/Norse Runes; Thorsson distinguishes between Odinism and Odianism, the former implying the worship of the god Odin and the latter involving the emulation of the god. The Rune-Gild is, according to Thorsson/Flowers, an Odian, not an Odinist, organization (Thorsson 2003), even though it has been clear that it also incorporates Odinist conceptions and racial-motivation in part due to the involvement with the hate-group AFA of Stephen Mcnallen, but the main focus is "becoming" Odin and acquire the wisdom of the runes, in other words - emulate the archetype of "the god of inspiration" and no worship, therefore no need for blót.

Arith has been there. He saw it. Came out. Exposes the truth. And we thank him for that. Haha, well done brother, great video!. Against the status quo.

Arith is actually doing us a great favour, by destroying idolatry and letting people be free of religious leaders and following their own thinking. Well done Arith, another great and useful composition.

You are so right these cults are especially dangerous to new pagans. The world is lucky to have you to explain such things so clearly!!

Finally! Someone with the balls to tell this truth, and it had to be Arith, of course! Well done, great video all should see.

Arith puts his head above the parapet, and pwns it because he has actual wisdom and knowledge. I support Arith because I always learn something.

Arith, you may have heard this before but...I hope that some day in the future you decide to write a book! Whatever that book may be. It would be absolutely fantastic no matter the topic(s).

This is exactly what I was looking for! I've been deeply bothered by the white supremacists use of runes . I just want to be able to study runes without having to deal with racist idiocy. Thank you for doing all this research, and bringing together a sort of history of how we got where we are today. I also, deeply appreciate the separation between modern esotericism and actual history. I'm clearly going to be watching more of your videos.

Before there was any religions and spiritual paths, there was just a man or woman sincerely looking inwardly. We owe it to ourselves to be free enough to do the same thing our ancient ancestors did.

Thank you for your dedication and for sharing your knowledge. You are greatly appreciated.

Mr. Härger exposing these organizations and people, breaking the status quo and presenting facts on Edred Thorsson. Perfect video and it needs to be shared until people get the message.

Arith does indeed do his research and we should all be grateful for that. And, we should all listen to him about (paraphrasing) 'studying and learning for your self', he provides wonderful materials to aid in your own private search for knowledge, you just need to listen to what he says - be attentive as he often says-using the materials and really listen to what he is telling you. As far as Stephen Flowers/Edred Thorsson, I feel I owe him a bit of gratitude for this reason, (I am in my late 60's) before so much materiel was readily available at the click of a key, Dr. Flowers-not the gild- published some of the only books that were somewhat easily available. I had no idea where to begin and his books, in particular Northern Magic, provided that starting point. I guess my point here is, as with all things, you must apply your own prism to what is before you, take the good things that enrich you and your quest and simply leave the other clutter behind. don't get caught up in looking for something that could be construed as offensive and allow a single sentence or paragraph to turn you away when on the next page may be the knowledge you are seeking. Thank you Arith for your time and devotion to this largely lost knowledge. I always look forward to what you have next.

Thank you for this video, sir. I cannot hit the like button enough! I have enjoyed all of your videos. Especially the videos from your Rune series, using the archeological past with the esoteric meanings. This is very informative, and thank you for staying as non-biased as possible. It makes using this video as an argument a lot easier.

Good morning! 🤗 What a pleasure to start this Autumn Sunday 🍁 with your video, I love having you as a company is like a therapy, it's comfortable and cultural, thank you very 👌very much! 🤗 you're a blessing. Have a good Sunday ☀️ Mr. Arith

very well put ! I like you follow my own path , I have found over many years that where there is a powerful group of any kind there is a fight for power and control !

I am amazed at your knowledge. You've been so helpful after many years of wondering if I would ever find the true pre-christian information. Thank you! While finances aren't too great right now, I hope after the first of year I'll be in place where I can support you through your Patreon.

You're a wizard, Arith.

For anyone who wants to know the real background of the Rune-Gild, there is a very candid and even entertaining book that lays it all out in detail: THE HISTORY OF THE RUNE-GILD, written by the man who founded it, Edred Thorsson. It is easily available all over the world via Amazon, simply by searching for the title, for example here: www.amazon.com/History-Rune-Gild-Reawakening-Gild-1980-2018/dp/0999724541/. It is quite clear from watching this longwinded video that "Arith Härger" couldn't be bothered to even read it, yet he wants to lecture to everyone on the topic.

Thank you so much! On my Facebook group I share your videos. So all members know to explore modern and traditional practices. But to know what is modern and traditional. Your videos help so much with that!

That rabbit hole goes deep.. You are really killing their buzz haha...! Well, all I can say is thank you for this video! So glad somebody finally puts it out there. Somebody who is an academic, does extensive research, and knows what he is talking about.

Fabulous. Will be sharing. Like many, Flowers was a resource for me and as a new pagan finding my way, I did not have the discernment to look for a broader context.Not only with him but quite a few others. Decades later, now I know. Thank you as always!

How is every video better than the last? Imagine walking around with this kind of mind

Thank you for sharing Sir,good health to all.

Thank you for the video I appreciate learning with every one you do

I’ve been reading Thorsson’s work on and off for since I was 14 (26 years! 😳) and know that everything said here is accurate. I really like some of Thorsson’s esoteric stuff, and I can get into some stadhagaldr, but WOW I wish this video had been around when I was 14! It would have saved me so much pain and confusion!

This was very helpful, thank you for making this!

Wow your wisdom continues to amaze me. Blessing and light

That's a way to spend the sunday. Taking a bath, watching your video. Or well, bit by bit throughout the day 😆. I'm ready to hear what you have to say, magic man.

Yes! Yes! Yes! A much waited video, thank you Arith. The truth has to be spoken! These groups, organizations and people have been a cancer in the heathen community and in paganism as a whole. Really appreciate your take on this. There's no place for bigotry in paganism, there never was. Thank you my friend! Man blessings to you and yours!

You are a positive and very progressive wholesome influencer of the modern Heathen / Asatru community! Please keep spreading and promoting your positive anti discriminatory and inclusive ideologies, it is the true want of the gods.

Dear Arith. It would have been nice if you had actually contacted the Gild and talked to some of its current members before publishing this video and labelling the Gild a cult based on mostly incorrect information. This actually seems to be quite the opposite of being impartial and looking at both sides of a coin, at least to me…

this is now my new favorite video about runes. I loved it!!

Finally, something we agree on! I still love your videos, of course.

I really hate the occult lodge organizational structure. It's whole purpose is to limit, restrict and profit from it's members. From your description the Rune-Gild is just another occult lodge with all the degrees, sworn petty secrets, and required purchases. A real occult community should be about the trade and open sharing of information and ideas. Of course, every lodge is the ancient sacred and true tradition of some supposedly historic group passed down untainted through the hoary ages and documented in their lodge book for the amazingly low price $19.95 USD.

Please talk about the influence of modern egalitarian universalist culture on European paganism and then you are objective.

That was enlightening Arith, excellent. From romanticism to the (racist) political ideologies that are bending the individual search for the meaning of the runes in a nutshell. This history lesson of emerging (national) identities leading to current esotheric groups: it is important to know their intentions and (initial) 'Blut und boden' agendas. As always it's dangerous to follow groups and organizations without knowing their background, especially in 'Nordic' spirituality. Thank you for this overview. And while we are at it, aside from your videos on the runes, is there a book you can recommend for starters? (Until yóur book is available?)

I'm not a traditionalist. However I know members of the rune guild. I've hailed the gods in Blot along side them. I have to disagree with your premise that traditionalists, who are concerned about outside cultural influenced on asatru, are not also inclined toward correctly resurrecting the faith and esoteric practices. They take the study of true historical facts very seriously and have no desire towards deception. At least the few that I've met.

Arith talking about the so controversial Thorsson. I thought i wouldn't live to see this day.

You are an awesome well of wisdom! Love all of your videos. They have extremely helped me as I have converted to Heathenry in the past couple of years. You have taught me much. Thank you Arith!

What are your intentions fella?

"I do not follow any path but my own." A very nice quote.

Esoteric Ism and the Runes can not be separated,. From the begining according to the Havamal Odin's discovery of the Runes was an esoteric enterprise, they have only continued to be so unless of course you believe that the Runes are just an alphabet. As for there being no religion historically then I might point out the main Temple at Upsalla and the organized belief structure including a priesthood. As for the Rune-Gild putting Odin first and foremost it seems a reasonable position if a person is serious about studying the Runes. Who better than the Father of the Runes to offer inspiration. Now to attempt to explain the mystery of Odin and Set. A working was performed some time ago it was revealed that Odin and Set are blood brothers they mixed their blood with the soil and formed a pact for the joint ownership of the world 🌍 In closing let me say I am not trying to disparage you or your teachings Mr Harger I am in general a fan of your work.

Thanks you for sharing Injoyed 🙏✌

I'm so glad so many of my family's traditions fit with most of what I see in non-Guild Heathenry. I don't need Flowers (and yes, I likely have 4 of his books, read 1), but it's good to be aware of him/them.

Ha, people really, really hate being told this...

On point Arith

Thank you sir

I appreciate the knowledge your sharing with everyone who is seeking the truth. I've been on my own path of discovery from a young age. The information is very confusing and limited. I've explained in a much old video of yours my bloodlines are Prussian/Irish on my father's side and Scottish/Maori on my mother's. Due to both families religious beliefs and modern day colonization alot of knowledge has been lost, or some choose to not pass on the knowledge anymore. All my grandmother said when I asked her about our heritage was they were heathen Prussian, polish and then German. They moved around alot in the West Baltic region until immigrating to Australia after all the wars in the mid 1800's. I'm very intrigued to learn all I can and enjoy watching you video's. Thank you.

I might have to listen again because there’s so much info. Very interesting and I like obtaining new knowledge. What’s going on with your right eye? It looks pink.

I can't believe you got all of that content into one video. Great work!

Thank you for clarifying this. Great work.

Like Marx, I could never be a member of a group that would have someone like me as a member.

... It is so sad that it is obviously necessary to tell everyone beforehand that you are not a racist and so on... Wow... Crazy times...

I really appreciate that you made this video as I have started reading edred's work and have really gotten into the runes.

what these "traditionalists" forget about tradition, is that true tradition is to be open to new ideas and inspirations becourse traditions must slowly evolve and adapt to even be able to survive as a tradition. and that goes to all cultures in all countries and in all times since the beguining of time.

So this is what you have been up to 😂 brilliant work as usual my friend, stir that pot, make their blood boil, rip apart everything they thought they knew... this is why we love youuu ❤

That has clarified many of the issues I've had when reading on this, though I had no idea I would agree w. Mr Thorsen on any thing [I don't worship anyone/anything, only honour, as with ancestors/world; worship holds connotations of surrendering will to me]. Much to think about, for which gift, many thanks as ever Arith

Excellent video! One of my favorite book is hermetic magic by Flowers Post modern Magical Papyrus of Abaris A must reading for new seekers on eastern philosophy and practice. Greetings from Switzerland 🌲 Take care

Thank you, Arith, for tackling this complex subject. I was puzzling it through as I was watching, getting a slight headache, lol! But I have looked at relevant books, some by Flowers, and did not know of his viewpoints.

Really the best information about the origins of modern day neo-pagan religions .

This very much needed to be said. Thank you!

You are a gift, thank you for all your efforts and your hard work, know that you are changing the world.

Love your content, i have always been a truth seeker & even when some truths are very maddening to find out, it helps me evolve spiritualy & mentaly. Also realizing that any organized religion/belief systems can be very oppressive. I fallow my own path privately

I've read one of Thorsson's books and found it to have Wiccan and Occult influence. I just recently bought another book on the Futhark and I was met with the same results. I do find many esoteric Futhark keywords to have a lot in common with other interpretations. However his extended commentary has a heavy occult influence.

The Rune Gild is the 'corrected' form of the Armanen Orden. Edred regards himself as the heir to Guido Von List. All external influences are projects to help achieve this. I'd assume that's the root of his behaviour.

But what is more than curious - indeed, piquant to a degree - is that an ancient god of storm and frenzy, the long quiescent Wotan,should awake, like an extinct volcano, to new activity, in a civilized country that had long been supposed to have outgrown the Middle Ages.

What's incredible about your channel is just how intensely clear the contents are. It feels familiar.

I enjoyed your video. You said what I have thought for a very long time about the ruin guild

Racism is inherently hateful and nationalistic. Nationalism is not inherently racist or hateful. Racism and sexism are a global phenomenon, not unique to Europeans. The historical truth is that Europeans were widely enslaved by Europeans and non Europeans alike. In America, white slaves were common and usually treated worse than African slaves. Racial slavery came about in America once the 1.5% of the population which made up the ruling class, realized the danger of multi racial slave rebellions; segregating the slaves and creating a racial hierarchy of slavery in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Nationalism and traditionalism are popular and acceptable movements among many non European ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious groups who are rarely criticized for racist and sexist traditional values, etc. If European people organize on a nationalist basis, out of love for their people rather than hatred of others, they should be applauded! To deny the diverse people of Europe this right or shame them for honoring their ancestors (who were just as flawed and usually powerless as anyone else's) is a racist, hypocritical double standard. In terms of politics, one would be arrogant and cognitively lazy to claim that democracy, communism, or fascism have been successful in representing and or serving the common person. Nor are they the end all of political and economic organization, or necessarily compatible with the values or cultures of people adhering to pre monotheistic beliefs in our modern setting. Exploring other options, blending the archaic with positive/compatible modern and futuristic systems shouldn't be taboo due to extreme left and right wing movements being currently involved in the "third position". I felt the need to express this sentiment because it seems that people of European decent, in an attempt to rid themselves of racism, sexism, etc close their minds and limit the possibilities for themselves and all people of European ancestry. Simply clinging to the Humanist dogma that is shared by christianity, democracy, and communism alike. How can one pursue the indigenous traditions of our ancestors while simultaneously being ashamed of their ancestors, and believing the various European people don't have the right to aspire to control our own affairs and determine our own destinies as sovereign people, free in mind and body, separate and distinct physically culturally and economically? In terms of esoteric pursuits, the past is illuminated by archeologists etc. in a very limited capacity. Their is historical truth, but knowledge of ancient pagan and shamanic rituals is so limited I don't think any reconstruction can be 100% historically accurate with no personal or group interpretations and replacements for missing historical knowledge.

I am curious if you have an agenda. Alot of people who speak on runes and heathenry have been recently kicked off of RU-vid. You definitely deserve an A+ for effort but I question your sources.

Are you a Goði? You’re like an unofficial official one imo 😅 you really set the bar pretty high. I fly solo but the stuff I have learned from you is amazing ❤️

A symbol carved from Reito Ass as base forming also Uruz; downward Algiz, I couldnt agree more with the saying as well! UWU I myself use a bindrune composed from Gifu Sovulo and Odal, called the ravens eye, because it exactly looks like a ravens head looking to the left. I combine it with the Mat 6;22,23 to make myself more accepting to those who Christians normally call paganus or Sorcerer, for personal reasons. It has helped me learn different cultures and insights, otherwise unreachable for my faith. Peoples eyes or fear decides, who and what you will look and see -- Respect in your expression of the lore and videos, keep doing your work, love you! :P

A very appreciated video!

Taking a big step forward to backward hahaha. I know to the uneducated or layman this sound funny. However it is an undeniable truth. “Their is no shame in being wrong only refusing to learn” possibly the single greatest message you have conveyed on this channel. I love this channel because you are so thorough in your talks. You don’t just spout off talking but you know why, how, and when ergo making a very informed point on what you are attempting to teach us! To put it simpley this shit is so so good!!! Härger for President or Prime minister or King or Emperor or whatever it is you have where you are located lol hahaha!!! Another brilliant video. Well done mate!!!!

Arith. Would the Heathen left hand path be similar to the Slavic one ? Curious

I want to know. Do you think "Odin" has taken another body today? Do you think it's possible that two ravens follow, communicate, and are close to someone today?

BLESSINGS MY FAMILY

'Impartiality'? Who is really impartial?

Do you teach somewhere?

These other religions are indo-european religions. Generally all religions have changed over time and this is documented in the many of today so we know where these changes are. The things used to reconstruct a germanic or other european religion have generally been things of very easily identifiable similarities of Indo-European influence or Neolithic farmer influence that are very obviously shared amng the indo-european religions. For example you've made videos about the indo-european wolf warriors and how even in hinduism they existed. One things that has changed in Hinduism over time is that the vedic peoples (indo-europeans) who brought the vedic religion and vedic culture to India were herders and ate meat but over time some hindus in india started to become vegan. Veganism is not indo-european but became a later development practiced by some people in hindu culture of later india. Another example of relations between these many religions is the neolithic farmer influence on the Vanir. Freyja is said to have a chariot pulled by cats much like the earth goddess diety that spread throughout Europe from Anatolia. Originally these cats were actually lions but lions only existed in some parts of europe and were hunted by europeans to extinction so the later Germanic peoples likely never saw any.

I really enjoy your videos Arith.

Good Looking Out BLESSINGS

I have learned that information on the Internet, on any subject, can't be taken at face value. It's important to research who I'm listening to and following. Thank you for this video. Personally I would not have followed this group because of some of the political affiliations it's leader has. Thanks Arith

i have just checked out the wikipedia entry for edred thorrson; there are some problems with the references, apparently there are not enough to verify all of the statements made. it was very interesting reading. it explains even more than arith's video already does. thorssons's involvement with the church of satan and the temple of set are made clear, it also makes clear that the asatru folk assembly are interested in or have purchased the rights to thorsson's books, so they are definitely involved.

After 40 years of trying and struggling to fit into the traditional religion I was raised in I've come to a clear conclusion that I didn't belong on that team or that side and I've only just taken a step or two on this left hand path...and while THEY would like everything black and white, absolute, good and evil...I've come to realize it's more about balance and the universe balances everything out....and though I don't use it on youtube here my actual 1st name is Heath....so I was named and born to be heathen I think. I know you said you're not here to judge anyone but based on what I've said here do you think that makes any sense? Do you have any advice for a newbie on this path?

with the extent of christian destruction of Nordic civilization can we ever know what is pagan/heathen and what has been implanted by priests over more than a thousand years?

Love your teachings my brother.

that was very interesting arith and for once i actually decided to listen to this twice rather than once to make sure that i actually understood what it was saying. once again i think that the title is slightly confusing, as i did with the satan and witchcraft video. from what you say i don't think that the rune guild is a traditionalist path or a heathen path, due to its lack of worship. neither does it appear to incorporate anything resembling heathen beliefs or practices. it might be described as left hand due to edred thorrson's influences and memberships and some of its emphasis. perhaps the words heathen and traditionalist were not quite the best to use in describing the video. other than that a lot of thought and consideration is put into your argument. i learned a bit more from watching it than i knew before. on a different note, i was going to recommend doctor jackson crawford as interesting viewing if you have not seen him. i was wondering what you might think of doctor crawford if you have?

Strange. I fell to this same conclusion back in 91/92 when I came across his Norse Magick or whatever it was called. I read it thinking I'd be finding answers to questions and came across a declaration against Christianity or something.. basically swearing off Jesus. Now I've never been a Christian as the faiths of Abraham seem empty to me... but to me, that little chant seemed offensive and I didn't know why then, so I called this thorsson bloke to be... culty.

I just picked up The Nine Doors of Midgard and was really excited to try it, but this video has made me uneasy about it.

I thought this video was about traditional and historical Scandinavian witchcraft and dark magic!!! Lol very interesting video nonetheless

So where does Askr Svarte fit in with his book: GAP At The Left Hand of Odin?

Is Robert sephr isoteric dude or radical tradicionalist ?

For some reason when I think of any group that only worship Odin, I tend to think of neckbeard and people that don't wash their hands after going to the bathroom.

The Left Hand Path is very dark and wil never work out how you want it

Thank you. I dont do any of them. I Live in a place they still put horns on viking helmets and say I'm viking. Nothing wrong in learning understand and to be open to things. Thank you

This was interesting... as usual. I had to unsubscribe from someone that ended up being more about politics and racism. It was kind of disappointing.

The disclaimer/State Gospel to the power structure. Just as conquered Peoples of the past.

Can you please do a video about pagan communities that people can join and learn and connect from other people?

Shared. Thanks. Assuming, miscommunication = misleading labels and misconduct.