Episode 13 - National Organizations - The Odinic Rite
In our continuation of organizational interviews we were very pleased to speak with Heimgest of the Odinic Rite. During the interview Heimgest touches on many subjects such as prison ministry work, environmental activism, and programs for children. We highly recommend checking out the Odinic Rite’s main web page at odinic-rite.org from there you will be able to find information on many of these programs as well as a full list of contacts. You can also contact the Odinic Rite at odinicrite@yahoo.ca
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Bravo.
Rick said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 7:21 pm
That was one awesome interview…… HEL YEAH
Rebel Heathen said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Hello, I was wondering if there was someone I could e-mail to discuss where to get started reading and studying. I have been to Asatru Folk Assembly and the Asatru Alliance. My problem is just the multitude of online Eddas and Sagas. How do you know which translations are the right ones? Are there right ones? Maybe if there is a private way I could give my e-mail address to someone and talk to them, that would help. Sorry for the strange message.
Stephen said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
This is a great outlet that Ravencast has built here. Thank you guys very much. I am glad that you two were able to do an interview with Heimgest. Although, unfortunately, it was clipped off at the end. Still overall it was a good interview.
Baldurjór-AOR said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Baldurjór-AOR, Hurm… We double checked Itunes and the copy off the site itself. Not sure what you mean. Perhaps your copy had a problem.
Ravencast said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Stephen,
The short answer is: you don’t know which translation is right. That’s why you read more then one, if your into it.
I love Hollander for the Poetic Edda but it’s both less literal and accurate then say Bellows. Check out the Northvegr site.
Fire me an email and I’ll be happy to help - dscarron at yahoo dot com.
Ravencast said this on September 3rd, 2007 at 11:21 pm
While not related specifically to this interview, but more to the series, I had a question. I know about Asatru only from your podcast, and I was wondering what exactly is meant by the term “folkish”. Sometimes it seems to mean family-related or insular, while others it seems to refer to race. Am I anywhere close? I know it might be a touchy subject, but I really just want to understand.
Thank you, Sandy and Dave, for a great source of information for those of us looking into Asatru!
Ken said this on September 4th, 2007 at 1:08 am
A big thank you to Ravencast for this interview. It demonstrates all of the reasons why I joined the OR. I wanted an organisation more concerned with action than whether their viking garb authentic enough. The people I have the pleasure and honour to deal with on a daily basis are first class and an inspiration. This movement needs people who walk the walk and they can certainly be found in the OR.
Keep up the good work.
FFF
ps. If Stephen would like to contact any of the addresses on the OR site I am sure someone will be happy to help.
Hengest OR said this on September 4th, 2007 at 4:30 am
Thank you for that interview with Heimgest. Awesome.
Aeswyn AOR said this on September 4th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Another fine Ravencast you two:)
Keep em coming!:D
B said this on September 4th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Well said.
VON GEHL AOR! said this on September 4th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Ken,
I’m not completely surprised you are a bit confused over the usage of “folkish”. The word can be taken many ways depending on how a person chooses to define the word. You can learn a lot about a person’s view point in general by what definition they choose to use.
Hope that helps
Frith,
Sandi of Ravencast
Ravencast said this on September 4th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
An excellent interview by interviewers and interviewee alike! Heimgest eloquently responded to sensibly posed and relevant questions that left the listener in no doubt about the Odinic Rite’s appropriate and effective commitment to Faith, Folk and Family. Congratulations to all concerned for a job well done!
FFF Athelstan AOR
Athelstan AOR said this on September 5th, 2007 at 12:19 am
That does help quite a bit, and makes a few things much clearer. Thanks Sandy!
Ken said this on September 5th, 2007 at 2:51 am
Wow… this series just gets better and better, the Heimgest interview was incredibky informative and inspiring. Brilliant to hear from a guy who has been there for so long and is still there doing it, true wisdom, true leadership, I may well apply to the OR ,though they sure set a high standard. COngratulations to you guys for doing this series.
Jack Napier said this on September 5th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Great interview, its easy to see why the Odinic Rite are leading the way in the re-awakening of our faith.
Faith, Folk and family
Ynglingson
Ynglingson said this on September 5th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
An excellent interview by interviewers and interviewee alike! Heimgest eloquently responded to sensibly posed and relevant questions that left the listener in no doubt about the Odinic Rite’s appropriate and effective commitment to Faith, Folk and Family. Congratulations to all concerned for a job well done!
FFF Athelstan AOR
Athelstan said this on September 5th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
A very fine interview on all sides. Good questions and good answers - shame it could not have gone on for longer.
Aella AOR
Aella said this on September 5th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
I realy enjoyed it, great interview.
Matt said this on September 5th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Excellent interview and a great effort by Ravencast.
Hrafnas AOR said this on September 5th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Many thanks for Ravencast for carrying out this interview. Great work. I hope many folk get to hear this interview. HTR
Anonymous said this on September 6th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Really great interview, you guys are awesome.
It was very interesting and informative to listen to this one, and I came away with a different view of the OR than I had before.
Jesse said this on September 7th, 2007 at 9:46 am
I want to give Ravencast a BIG thank you for all of their podcasts, especially this series with the national organizations. I am relatively new to Asatru and these casts have truly helped me expand my understanding. I tell everyone I know about Ravencast!
Erin W. said this on September 7th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
Braco Heimgest! that was an insightfull and intelligent talk, well worth keeping a file of!!
Teufelhunden AOR….
Chris Grimes AOR said this on September 9th, 2007 at 1:39 am
excellent work! well done, it just reinforces why i joined the Rite.
anthony AOR / Odainsacre Hearth OR
anthony watson staton said this on September 10th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Excellent interview, though I could have definately listened for another hour or two. FFF Todd Keyser OR / Ancestral Heritage Hearth OR
Todd Keyser OR said this on September 14th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Excellent interview! Our family and Hearth are honored to be counted among OR members. Thank you Ravencast for providing an important medium for the expression of our Faith. Each organization lends to the greater fabric of our Folkway and each fills a unique need. These interviews allow folks to find out where they fit and can thrive.
Heimgest, classy as always!
Hail the Rite! FFF Kathy AOR Donar’s Hearth OR
Kathy said this on September 16th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Great Podcasts! Technical comment: Is it possible while editing your cast to employ some sort of bandpass filter to the phone interviews to remove high freq scratches and the low freq bumps? Thanks!
Anonymous said this on September 18th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Anon: Well, we used a new Noise Reduction filter for this podcast in particular. It’s great but it does make it tinny at points.
Previously, we were worshipers at the alter of the Levelator but the new functions in Audacity have made us quite happy. Keep in mind that we are recording straight from phone to computer. Not via Skype or such.
Feel free to send us tech thoughts or advice, as they would be greatly appreciated.
Ravencast said this on September 18th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Great interview. The Odinic Rite sets an important example that all members of the Odinist community can learn from. Heil Heimgest!
FFF Ragnar OR
Anonymous said this on September 21st, 2007 at 10:16 am
Well, I’ll sound a note of discord here. I just listened to the podcast today. It sounds to me like Heimgest is attempting to re-create the Catholic Church on an “odinist” basis. All the orders etc. with one man at the tip of the spear. I think Asatruars would be well served to follow the example of Sveinbjorn Beinteinsson rather than the OR folks and their forebears. Rudd Mills and Ms. Christensen have no relevance to my heathen practice and I don’t count them as influences at all. I doubt Sveinbjorn did either.
Why didn’t you ask him what he believes “Odin’s Nation” is?
Matt Dyer
Anonymous said this on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Fair enough Mr. Dyer.
Sveinbjorn is a potent and powerful influence to be sure. I think many folks lean on the American sources more than the international ones. (But that is their loss.)
Heimgest immediately gave his thoughts on Odinism, so there seemed to be little need to inquire further on that vein.
I am curious as to what you thought of Valgard’s interview…
Ravencast said this on October 24th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
I can only assume M Dyer didnt really listen to what Heimgest said or else he knows little of what the catholic church is about as being an ex catholic I could see no fair comparison and I thought it was made pretty clear that their leadership is very far from resting on one man. It is a shame that when an organization actually do something positive for the folk, there are always those who look only to be negative. Robert T
Robert T said this on November 7th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Excellent interview, the OR is one of the very few organizations who leads the way how it is supposed to be.
Laura said this on November 19th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
This podcast (and all Ravencasts) have renewed an interest in me to learn more about Asatru (I am a member of ADF currently, but am looking for an Asatru organization to join). I was really impressed with this interview, and hope I can find a home among one of the Asatru organizations you guys present here. One can only hope.
CrystalGroves said this on January 8th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Thanks to you guys for posting these interviews. I had a marathon and listened to them all.All interesting and this one is the best of all. Hail Hail Hail.
Amber said this on March 4th, 2008 at 2:50 am
A friend directed me to this site and I had a good listen. This interview is fantastic, my favourite, and I will be using it when I get asked about my faith.So much wisdom, so much positivity. Well done to all concerned a big thankyou Raven cast and Heimgest
Krystal said this on May 22nd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Now that was a cool interview.
Claudia said this on April 4th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Wow , awesome interview, best one of the series and what a sexy voice
Angelique said this on August 9th, 2009 at 3:24 am