The Fame of a Dead Man's Deeds

"Cattle die, kinsmen die,

And so one dies oneself,

But the only thing that doesn't die

Is the fame of a dead man's deeds."


The above poem is taken from The Havamal - the ancient text which is itself taken from the words passed down from our forefathers.

The poem is perhaps the greatest lesson we should strive to learn, as once we comprehend this, it opens up a whole new meaning for living our lives.

All religions offer an idea of the afterlife, but our ancestors knew that one could live forever off the back of their deeds - either as heroes or traitors, to take two opposing extremes.

The most important things in life are Faith, Folk and Family - make a vow now to defend these grand ideals and never bow down to ego and material wealth at the expense of our people.