[gothic-l] Re: Cultic leagues

[Maureen]

--- In gothic-l at y..., ingemar.nordgren at e... wrote:

> . Remember that the cult of Gaut and Óðinn was just for chiefs 
while the commoners still revered the old fertility gods. We do 
accordingly not speak of secret men's leagues in general or druidic 
leagues.  The warrior cult was however secret like the demonhunters 
leagues. Thats why for example the Langobardic law contains the so 
called Valapaus allowing theft under certain circumstances. It was 
because the secret leagues should be able to provide themselves 
without being revealed. In Sweden we have the Öjabusar having had the 
same privilege.In Greece I know some  cultic leagues called 
amphiktyons that more answer your ideas.
> 
> Kind regards
> Ingemar

Dear Ingemar:

   Your explanation was precisely the answer I needed to 
differentiate between and/or among cultic leagues.  I thank you for 
illustrating the basic tenets, and I can research the connection of 
Greek mysticism to Druidic beliefs.  These societies had me somewhat 
perplexed, but I can now pursue another course of action (thanks to 
your direction). Will also have to follow up on the Ojabusar.

   Cheers,

   Maureen

   


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