Sunday 6 January 2013

Havamal Snippets 17: Drink in Moderation

It's Wednesday (Woden/Odin's Day) which means that it's time for another verse from the Havamal 'Sayings of the High One - Odin'. The poem full of wisdom, both everyday and ethereal. (The poem can be found in full HERE):
17. A fool gapes
when to a house he comes,
to himself mutters or is silent;
but all at once,
if he gets drink,
then is the man’s mind displayed. 
(Source: http://heathengods.com/havamal/thorpe.htm)
Advice for those who aren't the brightest bulbs in the box (or indeed the bright bulbs who are having an off day): drink non-alcoholic beverages otherwise you are at risk of exposing your mind.


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