Mannaz - man, human being
Ætt: 3rd
Letter value: m
Keywords/Magical:
Divine structure, divine link, intelligence, androgyne
Gods/Godesses/Deities:
Lore:
"Man" is the principle of embodied self-consciousness. Symbolizes humankind's earthly life as a heroic struggle. It is the symbol of Heimdall as the genetic link between the gods and men, and as the guardian of Bifrost.
Positive Meaning:
Mannaz is the mystery of the divine structure in every individual and in mankind. It is an androgynous model being. It is the power of human intelligence, rationality, memory and tradition. There is happiness in inner and social life, born of a realization of the truths of human existence.
Negative Meaning:
Dwelling on mortality and weakness, fearing true knowledge. Blindness, self-delusion and depression.
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