Muninn
ᛗᚢᚾᛁᚾᚾ
"Huginn ok Muninn
fljúga hverjan dag
Jörmungrund yfir;
óumk ek of Hugin,
at hann aftr né komi-t,
þó sjámk meir of Munin."
"Huginn and Muninn
Ravens black
On wings of Night
Nine worlds circled
In their flight
One-Eyed Father
Hears their call
Tidings bright
to Asgard's Hall
Thoughts as fast
As lightning's flash
Mem'ry Old
As Sacred Ash
Huginn, Muninn
See and Hear
Whisper all
In Odin's ear."
ᚺᚢᚷᛁᚾᚾ᛫ᚨᚾᛞ᛫ᛗᚢᚾᛁᚾᚾ
Odin, using his ability to send his “Thoughts” and “Mind and Desire” into separate trance-state shamans (Huginn and Muninn; two ravens), the Norse God would be in a constant state of worry and concern for the return and safety of the two ravens being the embodiments of his conscious mind, memories, thoughts and desire after sending the two ravens away at dawn to head off and collect wisdom; thus this allows Odin basically a sense of omniscience.
Huginn and Muninn would travel across the Earth to find knowledge for their One-Eyed Father; but Odin would worry more for Muninn’s return more so than Huginn.
“Huginn and Muninn
fly each day
over the spacious earth.
I fear for Huginn,
that he come not back,
yet more anxious am I for Muninn.”
— Odin
Scholars have been wondering for a long time about the meaning of the above verse.
The two ravens are the personifications and/or embodiments of Odin’s intellectual powers; basically being a part of Odin himself in separate forms.
Huginn and Muninn are capable of shape-shifting, being able to be in either the form of a raven, a human, or a mix between the two being similar to a raven-god. The two ravens, being a part of Odin himself, act as spiritual guides of good fortune and even death.
Despite the two being basically the same, mediums and shamans would argue that “thought” and “mind” are completely separate, and some would think that they would be dependant on each other, when really they are completely independent and are very much opposites.
Odin also has his two wolves, Geri and Freki, the two wolves and two ravens along with himself reflect a symbiosis in the natural world among ravens, wolves and humans on the hunt before humans started to become herders and agriculturalists. This proposed that the Odin myth was a metaphor that playfully and poetically encapsulates ancient knowledge of our prehistoric past as hunters in association with two allies to produce a powerful hunting alliance. It would reflect a past that we have long forgotten and whose meaning has been obscured and badly frayed as we abandoned our hunting cultures over time as life had become easier on Earth.
So basically, Odin had made a riddle with his very own thoughts and mind, making it seem like he is dependant on them returning, and that Thought and Mind need each other, when really he doesn’t want them to return to achieve omniscience and they are entirely independent.
To shamans and mystics, flight is a metaphor for enlightenment. So, Thought (Huginn) is the “flight” for the Thought Process when Mind and Desire (Muninn) is the “flight” for Meditative Process. Therefore, Odin is more concerned for Muninn, because anyone can achieve vague enlightenment with your thought process, but true enlightenment is achieved using your meditative process and desire to do so.
Thought and Mind/Desire; both are used by each and every one of you to “guide” you to search for the way forward to an unknowable future.
ᛁᚾᛏᚱᛟ
ᛗᚢᚾᛁᚾᚾ
Muninn is one of Odin’s ravens that “serve” him in a sense, but is also literally a part of Odin himself, being his conscious Mind and Desire remade into the personification/ embodiment of a raven that can shapeshift into a humanoid form, as well as a mix in between the two being a Raven-God.
Odin is more “concerned” for Munin, because this raven is his Desires and actual Mind, not just his Thought Process like Huginn; Muninn’s other independent half. Think of the two ravens like twins; the two are the same, and yet they are not, and Odin their father.
ᚨᛈᛈᛠᚱᚨᛜᚲᛖ
ᚨᛒᛟᚢᛏ
Having been alive for many years, Muninn has collected much knowledge as time has passed throughout the ages, becoming very knowledgeable and wise, and his care goes beyond that of a normal mortal, containing Odin’s desire. His willpower exceeds average, wanting to go beyond to discovering more the Earth has to offer, wishing to know more about the humans, to further his wisdom in the meaning of life as well as death, and everything in between.
Speaking of death, Muninn is also a messenger of Death himself, being a guide for lost souls to help them along the path to the afterlife (whether that be Heaven, Hell, Hades, Valhalla, Purgatory, etc). Muninn has the ability to foresee death of another if and when the times is drawing near for them.
Unfortunately, Muninn has no idea that Odin doesn’t want him to return back to him; instead Odin wishes for the two ravens to live out on their own to find their own path to enlightenment, which in return will allow him the purest form of enlightenment and meditative state of thought and mind; which is why he has concern for the two because he is concerned for their return. Not specifically because they must return to be safe with Odin, but because that is only when they can live out their own paths ahead of them, to move on.
Muninn will learn this over time as he proceeds with traveling the world, collecting knowledge for Odin, his one-eyed father.
Muninn is a helping spirit to Odin; and to the world.
You see, if you do not yet know who or what Odin is; Odin is the Norse God of War and appears heroic in literature as the protector of heroes and fallen warriors that would later reunite in Valhalla after death. The wolves and the ravens — all four — dedicated to him...though Odin also has an eight-legged horse; teeth inscribed with runes and has the ability to gallop through the air and over the sea.
In all honesty, all “wizards” you see in folklore today has been almost entirely based off Odin...as the Norse God of War has just one singular eye (one he exchanged for wisdom - having one empty eye socket), a long white beard and wears a cloak and wide-brimmed hat...and often carrying a spear.
Odin is the chief of Aesir tribe of deities, yet he travels far from their kingdom, Asgard, purely on self-interest adventures to further his knowledge and wisdom. Being one that carries a vast amount of intellect, Odin is both a seeker and giver of wisdom to those who wish to learn more.
Being a god of war, he is also a god of poetry; being worshiped by those in search for prestige, honor, and nobility. Let’s also note, that Odin is quite the trickster.
“Odin” literally translates to “Master of Ecstasy”. This ecstasy that Odin embodies and imparts is the unifying factor behind the myriad areas of life with which he is especially associated: war, sovereignty, wisdom, magic, shamanism, poetry, and the dead.
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Indeed, Odin is a god of war...but he strives for peace and doesn’t concern himself with the other warriors. More so than often, warriors take glee taking part within a war, but Odin will only do so when deemed necessary. If one can avoid war, such would be the most beneficial for a more peaceful outcome and solution.
Instead, Odin would concern himself more with the shamans, whom fight more with the ability of magic or uses spiritual practices..especially magic concerning totems — as Odin himself is a master of such a skill using animals.
Being one with such vast amount of wisdom, Odin has grown empathetic, and often finds forgiving even the darkest of beings. There is good in everyone, you just have to look deep enough in a person’s soul.
Not only did Odin sacrifice his eye for wisdom, supposedly Odin had sacrificed “himself for himself”, where he hung on the World-Tree ‘Yggdrasil’ for nine days and nine nights, with no nourishment from his companions. In the end, he perceived the runes; the magically-charged ancient Germanic alphabet that was held to contain many of the greatest secrets of existence.
Odin was a foremost divine practitioner in Seidr; however for any man to take part of such practices was to give away the ‘male gender role’ and would undoubtedly forsake Odin for wanting to take on such a path...bringing forth scorn to himself by the other gods.
Having been taunted for taking the ‘feminine’ role, Odin cared not. However, Odin was then exiled for such behavior, since warriors were the backbone to war.
“By his stage-tricks and his assumption of a woman’s work he had brought the foulest scandal on the name of the gods.”
Note also the reference to being “fertilized” in the verse quoted above – while this is certainly a metaphor, it’s a metaphor loaded with sexual implications that would have been immediately recognizable to any Viking Age or medieval reader or hearer of the poem.
Unfortunately, gender roles took a huge part in the Viking and pre-Christian era.
But as noted already, Odin cared not, and would go to any length for wisdom and practice.
Muninn and Odin both have drank from the “Mead of Poetry” (name of the beverage being Óðrœrir); this drink offers an intoxicating power and an ultimate pleasantry of ecstasy for a period of time and allows whoever the ability of fine and persuasive speech and beautiful handwriting — this only being offered to only a few handful of others the two deem worthy enough to drink from it.
Even though Odin is one with great intentions, he is also a master of necromancy; being the ruler of Valhalla, he has close ties to the dead. Odin was also a recipient to sacrifices made to him; more so than often such sacrifices were made with a spear, or a noose. Of course, being hung was more common due to the fact Odin had sacrificed himself by doing just that in order to acquire the knowledge of the runes. Odin can bring back the dead with ease.
So, let me boil this down so that Muninn is more easily understood as a character.
Muninn is literally a part of Odin as already mentioned before; that being said...it means that he shares the same likeness as Odin, being almost all-knowing (though still seeking more knowledge if possible).
Being a part of Odin, he is a great warrior when need be, though Muninn greatly prefers peace and to resolve an issue without bloodshed.
Since Muninn is a familiar to Odin, he cannot have a familiar of his own; though his magic is almost as great as Odin’s himself.
Muninn is Odin’s “desire” — desire to know more, to learn more, do to more, to interact more...to love more.
There is no evil within this character, since all he wishes for is harmony and peace, despite knowing too much about war and the arts behind fighting.
Just like Odin, Muninn will fight with a spear — this spear being as black as night being made of ebony, and the blade at the end being made of obsidian. This said spear even received a nickname of “Night’s Requiem”.
Since Muninn had drank from the “Mead of Poetry”, Muninn speaks with very fluent and persuasive speech, and has beautiful handwriting that one could never forge, even a master of forgery could never do such a thing.
Being intellectual in just about anything, Muninn is skilled with just about anything that comes to mind — playing the violin, writing poetry, etc...
Don’t get me wrong, there are some flaws he may carry; Muninn has a weakness for judging others. Being really empathetic towards others, including those that are evil, Muninn tries to see the good in everyone...which in return may get him into trouble for obvious reasons.
When and if Muninn sees there is an imbalance in the world between good and evil, he takes it upon himself to right things as they should be. There can be no harmony if there is no good nor evil, or too much of one than the other.
However, unlike Odin, Muninn does not have any power over necromancy — he instead is only one that can travel between the locations of the dead, so he is able to go to the Underworld at any given time when need be. Muninn in particular has connections with Charon (the god of the river leading to Hades), and other beings that help lead to the Underworlds of this Universe, or above such as Heaven or Valhalla.
Though he also can travel to the unknown, the void, or Purgatory.
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Short Side Bio for #VampyrGenesis (ongoing Group SL)
Despite being one that serves a purpose to keep peace, Muninn doesn’t fare well with beings of darkness. For example, vampires and daemons. Knowing their true intentions, Muninn avoids these beings at all costs...but unfortunately must keep watch over these corrupt creatures and beings.
As of late, there has been a major imbalance between the humans and the supernatural (a.k.a. The vampires). Humans have been dropping like flies, which torments Muninn. The raven now seeks an answer as to why this has been occurring as of late.
Muninn has taken a liking to the Lycanthropes, since they were originally created to help protect all that are divine — that, and they are “animalistic” just as himself. Let’s just say, he understands them. It’s hard in this world to find those that are like yourself when you are so...different.
For now, Muninn watches intently. Waiting for a slip up.
A dark miasma has been plaguing the world of the living...darkness surely taking over the light that the earth has to offer to mortals and immortals alike. Surely this can’t be a good sign. This darkness is familiar, but still unique in it’s own manner.
A dark being lurks this world...a being with a vast amount of power...
ᛋᛁᛗᛁᛚᚨᚱᛁᛏᛠᛋ
ᚡᚨᛗᛈᛃᚱ᛫ᚷᛖᚾᛖᛋᛁᛋ
| Mature Themes |
| 18 + | Gore | NSFW |
| Explicit Content |
| Possible Triggers |
| Dark-Themed RP |
For anyone that wishes to interact with Muninn, I — the writer — am 23 years of age and I do smut role-play — at times, not always.
This is a fair warning, that when you follow or interact with Muninn, there is a high probability of sexual or explicit content; such as: explained nudity, sexual interactions and/or phrases being said, seduction, etc.
I will not smut role-play with anyone under the age of 18; if I have found out that someone under age has decided to do so without my consent (not telling me true age when inquired and allows role-play to continue under these circumstances) I will immediately block, mute and unfollow that person as I will not tolerate it.
Muninn is a slightly a promiscuous individual, and (possibly?) polyamorous (I haven't decided just yet...); meaning allowing many lovers in his life. If you do not like this idea, then do not allow your character to interact sexually or intimately with Muninn if you don’t wish for hurt feelings, jealousy, yandere feels (yeah I went there), etc.
There is the possibility of explained gore, horror, scenes of death and merciless acts made upon the other character when interacting with this raven (unlikely, possibly),
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If you wish to smut roleplay with me, please be advised that actual smut itself will be very hard to come by, despite the sexual actions of Muninn; but it is highly likely as already mentioned so be prepared. I only allow myself to get so indulged if the roleplay is interactive and interesting.
Roleplay must be intriguing for both parties, (me and whoever you may be). It’s not fun when only one person is putting forth all the effort.
So if you’re looking for smut and you ship your character with mine, then entertain me, just as I will do for you. Stories become great when both parties become highly involved. Not just for one person.
I'm just saying to please make it interesting for me as well or else I will immediately lose my muse with you and shamelessly drop the roleplay because you don't put effort into the story.
Also, it is very likely I will lose muse if you call yourself "only bottom" and the like. I'm terribly sorry to inform you, that is now how smut works, unfortunately. Be willing to 'switch'.
You don't find a life partner and tell them "I'm bottom for the rest of our relationship, mkay?" Because that doesn't fucking happen. If you get butthurt, then I wouldn't have been interested in the first place with you.
Thank you.
If you put 'uke' in your bio, there is a high probability that I won't even ackowledge you in the first place. Saying this, that doesn't mean I'll completely ignore you. I check out accounts to see how so-and-so character interacts with others and how one writes (descriptive or not, etc). This is when and how I'll determine to acknowledge you.
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I have also realized recently others taking even small details from other Original Characters. I will not permit this. Don’t even try to take a miniscule idea from my OC’s I have created, including this one.
Honestly, how much can you lack creativity to take the ideas from others? Just don’t do it. Get imaginative, seriously.
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Writer emotions and character emotions are completely separate. I have someone in my life to call my own in my real life, what I do in roleplay is just for fun and to further my writing skills and to make more friends.
If you don’t like this Polyamorous idea, well I refrain from smut anyways, so. I don’t think there’s much you have to worry about in the first place.
I seek a story. Not sex.
I hope this makes sense to you. Muninn (like almost every other OC of mine) is fairly complicated to explain.
This OC will be single-versed.
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Fair warning, more may be added or taken away from this biography on a later date with ideas already in mind. Possibly, it's not official just yet...
I am open for roleplay almost always, so please let me know if you are wanting to interact with this OC.
Thank you for reading this site, and I hope to see you soon~!
— Cole —
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