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> Mikko
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> >I see the devotees (Heortling society) as the godi, sacred skalds and
> >other magic/religious specialists of our world (I mostly think about
> >vikings, viking era finns and iron age celts here).
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> My understanding is that Icelandic godis were essentially political,
> rather than religious, in nature -- they didn't need to be terribly
> devout. They were closer to chiefs than priests (though they did lead
> sacrifices).
> --
Mine too. The large time requirement would seem to indicate something
like that to me. The devotee isn't necessarily the better magician as
compared to an experienced initiate afterall.
-Adept