The Greek enthousiasmos, the source of the English word ‘enthusiasm’, literally means ‘having a god within’.
The Northern traditions have a related word, óðr—inspiration, poetic intensity. At its most fundamental level, óðr connects the human with the infinite, bringing a rush of clarity and creative energy.
These concepts describe the inspired expressions of great geniuses throughout history.
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