This whole genealogy thing has me unearthing all kinds of interesting tidbits that manage to somehow be singularly appropriate.

I am apparently also descended from Yngvar (Ivar) Ragnarsson, son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and one of the most famous bearers of the Raven Banner. Looks nice. Perhaps I need another tattoo . . .

Your Score: The Raven

You scored 39% domestic, 24% gregarious, 50% trickster, and 79% intellect!


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One evening, in a discussion of his personal problems, Raven asked Brown Bear, "What is the role of character in the practice?"
Brown Bear said, "I try to keep my promises."
Raven said, "I try to keep my promises, too, but I'm easily distracted."
Brown Bear said, "The cold wind reminds me."

-- From Zen Master Raven by Robert Aitken