The Nordic warrior rune holds great symbolic significance in ancient Norse culture. Runes are the ancient alphabet used in the Norse tradition, and each rune carries deep meaning and power. The warrior rune, specifically, represents strength, bravery, and protection. It was often used by warriors and seafarers to enhance their courage and ensure their safety in battle or during voyages. The warrior rune is commonly depicted as an arrow pointing upward, with two parallel lines crossing the arrow. It is believed to channel the energy of the Norse god Odin, who was revered as the god of war and leader of the Norse pantheon.
It is believed to channel the energy of the Norse god Odin, who was revered as the god of war and leader of the Norse pantheon. Warriors would inscribe this rune on their weapons, shields, and armor, invoking Odin's favor and protection in the midst of conflict. Additionally, the warrior rune was used in divination and magical practices.
Amy Coney Barrett is our Grand High Witch. Can we turn her into a mouse?
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In the latest version of The Witches on HBO Max, Octavia Spencer is the earthy good witch who combats the demonically evil Grand High Witch, played by Anne Hathaway.
The plot is simple. A young orphaned black boy (Jahzir Bruno) goes to live with his grandmother (Spencer) but when a local witch takes an interest in him they escape to a luxury hotel unaware that the witches’ annual conference is being held there. Horror ensues. The boy spies on the conference and overhears the dastardly plan of the Grand High Witch—a command to her minions to murder children by turning them into mice. A drop or two of her magic potion—Formula 86--in a candy bar will do the trick.
Of course she catches the boy spying and turns him and his friends into mice. He seeks revenge with the help of grandma who has a few potions and tricks up her own sleeve. The mouse-children sneak into the kitchen and lace the witches’ pea soup with Formula 86, turning them all into mice. Hilarity ensues as the hotel staff tries to smash them with brooms.
The movie is grand fun. Hathaway is wickedly over-the-top in a bizarre accent and malevolent grin as she chews up the CGI scenery. Spencer (one of my favorite actresses) is delightful as a comforting, cushiony antidote to the skinny, malevolent Hathaway.
When I finished watching I checked the news only to find that my witch nightmare was now a reality--Amy Coney Barrett had been confirmed to the Supreme Court, appearing in the dark of night with arch-villain Trump to take her oath.
I flashed back to the movie. With that high, squeaky voice, blandly pretty face and blond stringy hair, Barrett would have fit right in at the witch’s dinner. Her controversial scarlet dress would have been perfect dinner-party-with-the-witches attire. She certainly possesses the main hallmark of an evil witch in abundance—hypocrisy.
I comforted myself with the many deliciously ironic reversals in both the movie and the Supreme Court nomination.
In the film the good witch does not resemble the traditional version--Glinda from the Wizard of Oz, the beautiful young white lady with a magic wand—but rather is a middle-aged black woman with only a few herbal remedies but a lot of love to give. The bad witch pretends to be a beautiful white woman but she’s actually not a woman at all, she’s a demon who is consumed with hate.
The traditional witch iconography of a shriveled old crone with a hooked nose who kidnaps children is an anti-Semitic trope that’s been around for centuries. In our Supreme Court nomination version of The Witches, the tiny old Jewish crone is actually the most powerful of good witches. She dies at the worst possible moment, and her power is usurped by an unscrupulous cabal of bad witches called Republicans. They install one of their own as the Grand High Witch--a pretty, young, white Christian woman who pretends to care about ordinary people but really wants to take away their right to choose, their civil rights and health insurance and make it easier to kill them with guns.
In another ironic twist, this particular Grand High Witch has a passel of her own children and has actually adopted two black children. Is she planning to turn them into mice perchance?
She really should because she’s certainly not going to protect them from getting shot any other way. She’s not only against gun control, she’s against reigning in the police. She sided with the police on 86% of cases that came before her court.
This witch claims that the George Floyd killing was “emotional” for her family. Her black children are going to be a hell of a lot more “emotional” when a police killing case reaches the Supreme Court and she exonerates the police.
So what is going to be our Formula 86 for our Grand High Witch? How do we turn her into a mouse? A few more justices perhaps?
Or is there another way to shrivel her and her minions? I’d bet there are a few real-life witches out there casting spells as I write. I certainly hope so.
The rest of us have to settle for voting. It’s high time our fortunes changed.
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In another ironic twist, this particular Grand High Witch has a passel of her own children and has actually adopted two black children. Is she planning to turn them into mice perchance?
It was believed that by drawing or wearing this rune, an individual could tap into the strength and resilience of the Nordic warriors of old. It provided a sense of empowerment and a connection to the ancestral spirits, guiding them through difficult situations and ensuring victory. The warrior rune is not limited to physical strength and combat prowess. It also represents the inner strength and courage needed to face challenges and overcome obstacles in life. It serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit that lies within each person, urging them to tap into their potential and face adversity with bravery and determination. In modern times, the warrior rune continues to hold significance for those who follow Norse traditions or are drawn to Norse mythology and symbolism. It can be found incorporated into artwork, jewelry, and tattoo designs, serving as a reminder of the ancient warrior spirit and the virtues it encompasses. Overall, the warrior rune is a powerful symbol that embodies the strength, courage, and protection sought by warriors and individuals alike. It represents the indomitable human spirit and serves as a reminder to tap into one's inner warrior in the face of challenges and adversity..
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