Wodan (Holy Name)

== Order of Thule: ==
The ancient Nordic peoples of Northern Europe believed in a supreme cosmic being known as Wodan (often spelled alternately as Wotan, Woden, or Wodden). Wodan became for some of them more than a tale but an existential myth, Wodan did exist in the form of some unknown, infinite existence. Thus through observing nature these ancient peoples came to a vague idea of God.
Thus was born the Order of Thule, a viking people of the far North who had power over all things dark and cold. 
Aspect of God: Wodan
Thule Degrees
== Facts: ==
-The Order of Thule possesses various powers centered around the concepts of darkness and cold. More than anything they have the power to survive and thrive even in the most remote Northern regions, the flesh of their bodies indifferent to the unforgiving elements. 
-The Thule Order suffers from one major association in the modern world, their connection to the Society of the Thule, which was the forerunner for the Nazi party. The Nazi's were Aryans, Nordic ethnic idealists as well as political idealists and many of them were also Adepts in the Order of Thule. This fact haunts the Order even to this day and causes many to look upon them with distrust. 
-The Order of Thule is found mostly in Northern Europe, their homeland, as well as in other areas of the world where ever their ethnic people have immigrated to. 
-The Order of Thule is often pictured as a group of vikings in the minds of most. And yet, the Order itself seems determined to live up to that stereotype. Strength of arms and physical capacity are valued, but they also favor other skills such as navigation, exploration and the ability to acquire new things. Explorers and adventurers are highly prized by the Order.
-The Order of Thule has meshed with the Northern expressions of Christianity, Wodan being seen as another Name for God. 
-In popular opinion the Vikings are thought of as largely mindless raiders. But the truth is that the Thule were disciplined warriors who fought both as individuals and as teams. Modern Thule are every bit as practiced as their ancestors when it comes to working in formations.