Fehu: The TV Western, “Bonanza” is set in
Virginia City, Nevada during one of the richest silver strikes in the U.S. The
wealth of the Cartwright family is their ranch, The Ponderosa.
Thurisaz: “The
Untouchables” (1956) with Robert Stack is riddled with Thurisaz energy.
Treasury Agent Elliot Ness strives to bring justice to Prohibition Ear Chicago.
Each episode depicts murder and brutality against innocent people.
Ansuz: Yoda of “Star Wars” taught many
generations of Jedi Knights from Ben Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker to Luke
Skywalker. He was also the head of the Jedi Council.
Raidho: The
TV Western, “Rawhide” depicted the lives of drovers as they herd cattle along
the Sedalia Trail (from Texas to Missouri). Each episode opened with the sight
of the cowboys urging cows to move along the range.
Kennaz: “Hell’s Kitchen”
with Master Chef Gordon Ramsey is about choosing the best chef to run a new
restaurant. Each week, Ramsey gives the chefs tasks to prove their skill and
mastery in both cooking and running a restaurant.
Gifu: O’Henry’s
short story, “The Gift of the Magi” tells of two poor newly-weds who struggle
to give the other a gift of meaning. They sell their most prized possessions to
give the other their loving gift.
Wunjo:
Throughout the years, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” have brought children joy in
their antics. Adults are amused by the high squeaky voices of the trio, and smile
at their adorableness.
Hagalaz:
Moby Dick, the
White Whale, terrorized the seas by destroying whaling boats. In “Moby Dick” by
Herman Melville, this whale smashed the boats carrying Captain Ahab, his
pursuer. Finally, Moby Dick killed Ahab and nearly all his crew by throwing his
whale body on top of the craft.
Eihwaz: PBS “Frontline” presents
controversial issues such as NSA spying for national security. The objective of
the series is to have people think about these issues. They do that by
presenting various points of views for their viewers to consider.
Perthro: The
TV science-fiction show, “Quantum Leap” presented a protagonist trying to
return to his own time and life. As he struggles to get home, he is forced to
“leap” from time period to time period, and into the lives of different people.
The “jumps” were completely random.
Berkana: The
TV show, “Shark Tank” features investors willing to sponsor inventors. Each
episode, several inventors present their ideas to the investors for
consideration. A lucky few get funded for their work by the investors.
Othala: The
legacy of Gene Roddenberry is the “Star Trek” franchise. Each show, movie,
book, and comic presents his optimistic and hopeful view of the future. Furthermore,
millions of people have responded to his vision by becoming ardent fans.
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