The Viking Code
Traditional interpretation based on original intent.
The interpretation of The Viking Code shall be based on its original intent, at the time it was written around 800 CE, rather than a modernized, and thus inherently progressive approach. The understanding of the code shall also exclude any Abrahamic bias.
With this in mind, the Brotherhood and Loyalty sections shall be understood as applying to your actual brothers and tribes, as per the original meaning and intent, rather than people at large, which would be both a progressive and Abrahamic interpretation. As a matter of fact, the Code was written at a time where brothers had to unit to address external and foreign threats, including but not limited to that of the Church.
In practical terms, being close and loyal to strangers is not an application of our code, but an Abrahamic behavior consistent with the modern and Christianized “Nine Noble Virtues” made up by Brits a few decades ago and with no connection to Norse culture.
The so-called “Nine Noble Virtues” promote treating strangers as one’s own, and effectively account for treason against one’s own people. These Abrahamized rules, very recently made up by Christian foreigners, cannot be allowed to corrupt The Viking Code’s traditional meaning and original intent, which shall remain free of modern influences. Progressivism kills everything, as shown with other older texts such as the United States Constitution, which First and Second Amendments have effectively been destroyed by modern and thus woke and incoherent interpretation with no collection with original intent of the text.
VÍKINGALǪG
THE VIKING CODE
COURAGE - ÁRÆÐI
Aræði is defined as more than just courage. It has an element of boldness, of being dangerous and daring, and also willing to attack. Without the aspect of bravery often associated with not thinking straight, and thus, not having control over oneself.
We brave and endure difficulties, danger, pain, and duress. We overcome our fears. We act with courage and sometimes bravery. We do what is right even in the face of adversity.
HONOR - HEIÐR
Heiðr goes beyond the simple modern concept of honor, as it directly links honor to self-worth, and thus, makes honor a fundamental and essential aspect of a man's very identity.
We carry out, act, and live the values of the Víkingar Code, as well as those of respect, fairness, honesty, good qualities of character, and high standards of behavior.
STRENGTH - STYRKR
Styrkr is more than physical and mental strength, as it also includes elements of force, mastery of core skills (such as archery), and even violence.
We train and shape our mind, body, and soul to be strong. We control our willpower. We develop and improve our fighting capabilities and skills.
BROTHERHOOD - BRÓÐURLEIKR
Bróðurleikr involves a concept of brotherhood that is not religious, but instead more military, brotherly, fraternal, and sometimes similar to, or more powerful than, a blood connection.
We nurture friendships with each others for life and beyond. We constantly increase the cohesion between us. We always have each other's back.
LOYALTY - EINARÐAR
Einarðar goes well beyond loyalty. It is not just being faithful. It is deep, determined loyalty of a special kind, right to the core.
We bear true faith and allegiance to our brothers and to the Víkingar Code. We trust, we believe in, and we devote ourselves to our brothers.
INTEGRITY - DYGÐAR
Dygðar associates integrity with virtue, as well as actual virtuous deeds. As such it goes beyond abstract concepts to refer specifically to an individual's actions.
We do what is morally and ethically right, no matter the consequences. We are honest, we speak the truth, and we do not deceive our brothers.
DISCIPLINE - AGI
Agi adds an element of constraint and even restraint to discipline, with a strong concept of self-control directly associated with free will.
We obey the Víkingar Code. We stay true to the goals we have set for ourselves and our brothers while remaining flexible. We master our mind and soul to achieve self-control.
DETERMINATION - FASTHELDI
Fastheldi represents at the same time determination, perseverance, and tenacity.
We act and behave with strength of character, resolve, resoluteness and firmness of purpose. We do not give up and we get things done.
SIMPLICITY - METNAÐARLEYSI
Metnaðarleysi expresses satisfaction with one's traditional, primitive and basic life as a man and warrior, in harmony with natural and primal processes. It embraces the simple life and what makes life simple. It rejects opportunistic ambition, often achieved at the cost of honor, loyalty, and integrity, and dismisses the need for wealth, fame, and privilege.
We remain free from extravagance, luxury, complexity, intricacy, privilege, and complications. We are natural and traditional. We are humble.