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Gunther

Ancient/medieval Europe forever in my heart.

About Me


MyGen Profile GeneratorMost people "know" me through my work with Ancient Rites, Lion's Pride, Iron Clad & Danse Macabre. Simple attitude in life: what one gives is what one gets. Independent critical Mind and hated for it. Against the Mainstream in everything, be it politics, religion, music. Not in an attempt to be different, I simply do not relate. No affection for the 21st century shallow cyber world yet forced to participate in this travesty because it is the modern practical way to work. No trust in our authorities, media and music industry who brainwash the masses (even in our scenes). No trust in those guided masses. Forever a cultural patriot with a soft spot for heritage and ancestry. On the barricades to preserve ancient morals and codes that built our society. Against the decline of our civilization. No drugs in my life, seeking natural highs. No seeker of cheap thrills. Ancient Germania/Europa in my heart, not our current society. Like an alchemist searching for the stone of wisdom, never finding it but finding things I did not look for. Head might be bloody, but unbowed. Eager to learn. Admiring purity and loyalty. Dreamer yet both feet on the ground. Searching for the Beauty in little things. Stubborn and Proud. Hating arrogance. Not owned by anyone, not accepting that others try to control my ways. Always checking two sides to a coin in everything. I don't judge easily, don't judge me. Always an Outsider. My own worst critic. Seeking perfection, never finding it but I keep on trying. Old fashioned Romanticus one moment fighting the World the Next. Feeling warmth for all things vulnerable. Respect I find important. Mind constantly working overtime, always an eye for details. Restless Night Wanderer who sleeps little. When feeling bad I smile to others. Seek no compassion or sympathy. Extremely patient until I reach the point I had enough. Self Control a value I cherish. Complex nature and enjoying in depth conversations with intelligent individuals yet moved by honest, sincere and "simple" characters the most.
Took a few tests for fun, quite accurate results:
What's Your Inner Beast? [pics]

The Werewolf:

The Werewolf is the symbol for Spiritual Paths. You have the soul of a wolf inside you, which makes you warm and caring to those you love.

Strengths: Protection is a number one priority, and therefore you always gaurd the ones you love and keep tight bonds with your pack mates. Loyalty is strong within yourself, and you also expect it from the ones who are close to you.

Flip Side: Even though you care for those you love deeply, if they betray you, anger races through your veins. The Werewolf, despite it's warm fun-loving personality, can also stand up for itself if need be. You would have no problem hiding your anger if something sets you off balance.

Congratulations! You have a Werewolf inside!

pic (c) Christy Grandjean aka GoldenWolfen


Take this quiz !
You scored as Vespasian. Your attention to military affairs and your humble life make you Vespasian, one of the great emperors. Nearly your whole life you have fought wars of conquest or crushed rebellions, and in fact you have earned the empire in this way after the bloody civil war of The Year of the Four Emperors. The empire is in capable hands with your practicality and discipline.

Vespasian


79%

Marcus Aurelius


79%

Vitellius


57%

Augustus


57%

Domitian


57%

Hadrian


57%

Tiberius


50%

Nerva


43%

Trajan


43%

Antoninus Pius


36%

Nero


36%

Claudius


36%

Commodus


7%

Caligula


0%
Which Roman Emperor Are You?
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You scored as Romanticist. Romanticism encourages society to look backwards to find our solutions. Your rationale is that things were much better a few hundred years ago so we should thus look back to those times and replace them in our modern society. You believe in a simple life and that the complexities of the modern world have turned it upside down.

Romanticist


100%

Postmodernist


75%

Fundamentalist


63%

Modernist


63%

Cultural Creative


63%

Materialist


63%

Idealist


50%

Existentialist


50%
What is Your World View?
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My Interests

History, Literature, Art, Ancient Hellenic/Roman Philosophy, Nordic Traditions, Military, Music, Travelling, Heritage, Horseback Riding, Re-enactment of 15th century Flanders (member of Iron Rose), Medieval Fraternities/Guilds (member of Saint George crossbow Guild), Medieval chambers of Retorica (member of "De Lelie/Fleur-de-Luce"), Sword Fighting, Crossbow/Longbow, Animals.

I'd like to meet:

If only I could travel back in time.

Music:

From Classical to noise, depending on the mood I'm in.

Movies:

"The Name of the Rose", "Malpertuis", "Picnic at Hanging Rock", "All the King's Men" (BBC production on Gallipoli war), "Boerenpsalm", "The Third Man", "Imperium Augustus", "M", "Letters from Iwo Jima". Favourite directors: Peter Weir, Alfred Hitchcock.

Television:

"Rome", "I, Claudius", "Fawlty Towers", "Hannibal, Rome's worst Nightmare", "Guardians of Rome", "Barbarians". History Channel, "Twinpeaks", "X Files".

Books:

"The Lion of Flanders" (Hendrik Conscience), "The Name of the Rose" (Umberto Ecco), "The dream of Scipio" (Iain Pearse), "Gates of Fire" (Steven Pressfield) "Julian" (Gore Vidal), "Histories" (Herodotes), "Germania" (Tacitus), "Republic" (Plato), "Gallic Wars" (Julius Caesar), "Jeugd" (Ernest Claes), "God is Dood" (Nietschze)

Heroes:

Julian the Apostate (the Last Heathen Roman Emperor), Albrecht Rodenbach, Ernest Claes, Pieter Breughel, Ambiorix, Von Richthofen (Red Baron), King Leonidas of Sparta, The Flemish defense forces of 1302, Rommel the desert fox, all military men throughout history displaying courage, my father with his life time career in the S.A.S./paratroops.

Hail to Ancient Sparta/Hellas.

Hail to Ancient Germania.

Hail to Ancient Rome.

Find below a selection of videos.

Ancient Rites: "Thermopylae" (unofficial but I think the creator did a great job.)

The Monkees "I'm not your stepping Stone" live 1967 (covered by Sex Pistols and Sid Vicious years later, rather raw for its time)

My Blog

Dating Pelé.

"You know, I have plenty of books I will throw in the dirt bin. If you want you can have them all" the old man we knew (may he rest in peace, the man died years ago), said to my mom. I must have ...
Posted by Gunther on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:17:00 PST

Farmer War versus French Revolution.

To be honest I wonder how many of the people who read my blogs are actually interested to learn about a history less known. Events that did not change the face of world history, revolutions or contra ...
Posted by Gunther on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:03:00 PST

Celebrating with Columbus and Inspector Morse.

Many people celebrate their birthday on the day of their birth, as the word indicates. Makes sense. Most celebrate their birthday with friends and beloved ones. Fair enough. I am not really normal I g...
Posted by Gunther on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:12:00 PST

Birthday Contemplation.

Most people look back on the past year at New Year. I look back on my birthday. I woke up in pain this morning. Health wise it has not been the best year. These past months specialists debated if I sh...
Posted by Gunther on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:15:00 PST

Of old Ladies and Religion.

Friday, 9th of May. Job today: take the 12:26 train from Diest to Brussels via University City of Leuven, in Brussels go to platform 1 and get on coach 7 of the train to Dendermonde to find my blind f...
Posted by Gunther on Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:00 PST

Working for a womans magazine.

While travelling home by train a girl sitting opposite of me left behind a girly magazine she had finished reading. Curious "moi" picked it up. The magazine, not the girl, you pervs!   You know...
Posted by Gunther on Sun, 04 May 2008 02:22:00 PST

Hate Mail

Lo and behold! I received a new hate mail from our friend Phillipe de Cloet (what’s in a name), a nice way to spice up the day. Don’t shoot the pianist for the poor English translation, I ...
Posted by Gunther on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:59:00 PST

Medieval Odyssee into Southern Lands (tribute to Nicolas Cleynaerts)

Travel back with me, reader; allow me to describe an event that took place in the small city where I live:    Diest, about 500 years ago. A very young child left the safety of his house for...
Posted by Gunther on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST

Taliban driving in Brusselistan.

On the 20th of March, I read a newspaper called Metro", which is distributed for free in our train stations. Our political correct self censored press could no longer hide there are serious problems ...
Posted by Gunther on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:49:00 PST

From Beyond The Grave.

My late grandfather Achilles Theys was something else. I always appreciated his teasing sense of humour and wit. His humour never was vulgar or vile but his teasing was still very effective and rather...
Posted by Gunther on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:53:00 PST