Odur

The term "Odur" itself lacks a clear, established etymological root in common linguistic databases, suggesting its origin within esoteric or neologistic contexts. Blavatsky associates it with a "mystic seven" and the Gnostic "Ogdoad," hinting at a conceptual rather than a strictly linguistic derivation, possibly from ancient Indo-European roots related to "divine" or "essence."

The human luisbaiid of the goddess Freya. a scion of divine ancestry in the Northern mythology. Oeaihu, or Ocaihwu. The manner of pronounciation depends on the accent. This is an esoteric term for the six in one or the mystic seven. The occult name for the "seven vowelled" ever-present manifestation of the Universal Principle. 222 TJIKUSUl'llllAL Ogdoad I dr.). Tlu' tetrad or "(lUiirtfiiary" n'Meotiiif: itself prothu't'd tile ojrdoad, the "eif^lit", according to the ^larcosian Gnostics, '{'he ei<,'ht jrreat jrods were calU'd the "sacred Ofjdoad".

Blavatsky's introduction of "Odur" into the esoteric lexicon, particularly her linkage of it to Freya and the Northern mythological pantheon, is a fascinating act of comparative mythology and spiritual synthesis. It invites us to consider the divine not as an external, distant deity, but as an immanent quality within the human being, a "scion of divine ancestry." This echoes Mircea Eliade's observations on the sacredness of human life and the archaic worldview where the human is intrinsically connected to the cosmos. The association with the "mystic seven" and the Gnostic "Ogdoad" is particularly potent. The Ogdoad, as a collection of eight primordial beings or forces, represents a fullness of divine manifestation, a complete creative principle. To see Odur as the "seven-vowelled" expression of the Universal Principle, or the human aspect of this divine totality, suggests a profound integration. It implies that within each individual lies a complete, albeit perhaps latent, spiritual structure, a microcosm of the divine macrocosm, capable of articulating the fundamental "vowels" of existence. This is not merely a philosophical abstraction; it hints at a practice, a way of being that recognizes and cultivates this inner divinity, much like the contemplative traditions that seek to awaken the divine spark within. The "seven-vowelled" aspect further suggests a nuanced understanding of manifestation, perhaps relating to the seven chakras, the seven planes of existence, or the seven essential qualities of consciousness. It is a call to perceive the human being not as a limited, material vessel, but as a living temple, a conduit for the sacred, capable of resonating with the fundamental vibrations of the universe. The term challenges us to look beyond the superficial, to recognize the divine lineage that courses through our veins, and to understand our existence as a sacred utterance in the grand symphony of creation.