Crusiform bladed Dagger E Bay

Jim McDougall · 19th November 2010, 05:48 PM

Well it would seem that Davids concerns for the southward turn on this discussion have come to pass, though I am grateful for having my beliefs corrected. I think he has patently corrected the misperceptions and well instructed us in how to properly observe these clearly volatile areas of discussion.I will be sure to approach my interpretations of neopaganism with newly enlightened respect.
I had hoped that we could focus on the dagger and the interesting motif, but the rather personal demeanor has become counterproductive so I will thank Archer for posting it, and participants for the most interesting contributions.

Best regards,
Jim

David · 19th November 2010, 06:50 PM

I agree with you Jim that our discussions should indeed remain focussed on the dagger at hand. I see no reason, however, why this discussion needs in any way to be over simply because we were temporarily side tracked. I think that Tim's postings of other everyday items from the period that have used similar imagery (Green Man, dragons) should be sufficient to support that there was probably no occult intent in the creation of this dagger. Perhaps we can continue the discussion with this in mind.

Jim McDougall · 19th November 2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I agree with you Jim that our discussions should indeed remain focussed on the dagger at hand. I see no reason, however, why this discussion needs in any way to be over simply because we were temporarily side tracked. I think that Tim's postings of other everyday items from the period that have used similar imagery (Green Man, dragons) should be sufficient to support that there was probably no occult intent in the creation of this dagger. Perhaps we can continue the discussion with this in mind.

I believe we are in accord David, and that we should proceed with caution as we consider more on the most interesting motif and possible associations for the use or provenance of the dagger.

All the best,
Jim

19th November 2010, 05:48 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,592	Well it would seem that Davids concerns for the southward turn on this discussion have come to pass, though I am grateful for having my beliefs corrected. I think he has patently corrected the misperceptions and well instructed us in how to properly observe these clearly volatile areas of discussion.I will be sure to approach my interpretations of neopaganism with newly enlightened respect. I had hoped that we could focus on the dagger and the interesting motif, but the rather personal demeanor has become counterproductive so I will thank Archer for posting it, and participants for the most interesting contributions. Best regards, Jim

19th November 2010, 06:50 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,237	I agree with you Jim that our discussions should indeed remain focussed on the dagger at hand. I see no reason, however, why this discussion needs in any way to be over simply because we were temporarily side tracked. I think that Tim's postings of other everyday items from the period that have used similar imagery (Green Man, dragons) should be sufficient to support that there was probably no occult intent in the creation of this dagger. Perhaps we can continue the discussion with this in mind.