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Chapter 3
Midgard
The ancient Germanic peoples viewed their lives on this earth, which they called
Midgard, differently than modern man. Their interaction with the environment
was straight forward, more simple, and direct. The primary economic base was
agrarian (farming and animal husbandry), fishing, and hunting and gathering as
needed. Industries were mainly home based and involved (usually) very low impact
technology. Even though, by 21st century standards, these people were relatively
simplistic and primitive in their lifestyles, looking into their production of art forms
such as poetry/ prose, carvings, weavings reveal some about the depth and breadth
of their spiritual life and something of the complexity and sophistication behind their
thought processes. In literature, poetry, and legal documents what is uncovered
is a philosophy of life that is rich and complex, sometimes harsh, but at other
times surprisingly gentle and comforting. More interestingly, though, with very
few changes necessary to bring them into accordance with the times, their ancient
views are applicable in this modern world of industry, concentrated population, and
ecological upheaval. The current way of viewing the planet is sadly and dangerously
out of date, and it seems that a drastic change in the way of thinking is necessary
if Midgard is to survive.