Kvasir, The Good in the Bad

Some say Mimir held the title of the wisest of the Aesir. Much do people say about many things and more will they continue to talk. The opinions of those who have their mind set on a belief will always move and change like a mountain; altering a rocky cliff can cause a serious avalanche. Others thought of Kvasir as the wisest.

He gave his time to the people like many of us had in those days. Kvasir lured all types of people. Honest workers asked him, "Kvasir, where should I fish to find the biggest catch?" Children approached him as well, wondering about things such as "Why do I need to do what my parents tell me?" and "Why does the moon change?" When he thought it could help people more, he would answer their questions by asking them questions until they had answered it themselves.

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In his time he answered questions or questioned the questions until those who sought his help were better prepared for living or for at least combating their own curiosity.

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Kvasir left Asgard to teach the world what he knew. Even though he seemed to know everything, he himself knew there was more to learn. Earth was beautiful again. While the rest of us were busy rebuilding our home from the war he traveled east. But it only takes a sliver in the arch of the foot to slow a journey.

We had not heard from him for a long time. "He would not be hiding unless there was a reason; unless he knew of trouble. My ravens have lost track and I can see nothing from Hlidskjalf."

I received much opposition even in the discussion of Kvasir and his whereabouts. "But there is no reason. He has left us of his own choice," Freyr said. "He has the age in years of a child, but the appearance of a wizard. He can take care of himself."

"We need you here, not off on some strange adventure like Freyja," said Njord.

"Don't tell me how to live. I will make it who I am if I wish it to be so!"

"Kvasir is a man, though a very wise one and rare," Freyja thought outloud. "Go bring him back. I will guard the halls while you are away."

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