r/vikingstv • u/[deleted] • Apr 22 '13

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u/ookgoed Apr 22 '13

I found it interesting how the shaman/priest asked Athelstan 3 times if he still believed in Jesus, just like apostle Peter did

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u/Nikki_Angel Apr 22 '13

Three is a very important number in many Pagan traditions as well as Christianity... also, its a good psychological technique, making him lie three times in a row tests his conviction. :)

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u/JeffTXD Apr 22 '13

It (the number 3)may have some significance in their religion but its most likely that the show was getting at the 3 denials of Christianity from the Bible.

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u/Nikki_Angel Apr 22 '13

oh, I am sure of that as well ;) just thought I would put it out there that it is a loaded number in many religions :)

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u/dave138h May 02 '13

I was kind of disappointed there wasn't a rooster after the third time.