Yep. All of these are very important points. I remember seeing that comment, and think that's a great interpretation.

I find it rather odd that so many Heathens are focused on the purity thing, since to me it seems so absurd. This quote by Thorsson also shows his allegiance to Traditionalism, which is fine for him, but something I find utterly unconvincing.

Well there certainly are similarities between Freya and Inanna, who was originally a Sumerian goddess and so even older than the Semitic civilizations!