The Conflict Bindrune

Several readers have asked about the meaning of the Conflict Bindrune that appears on the back cover of Becoming a Barbarian.  In the opening chapter of Becoming a Barbarian, I made

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The Way of Men, Gods and Runes

Strength, Courage, Mastery and Honor are the four “tactical virtues” that I used to define primal masculinity in The Way of Men. In a band-level society or “gang,” these are the virtues

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I.Don’t. Care.

This essay was originally published online in 2014, but it is no longer available. A reader recently requested a link, and I thought I’d re-share it. If you like this

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Violence is Golden

Every society relies on violence to maintain order -- whether you like it or not.

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