Probably almost every one of us watched the wonderful film “Seventeen Moments of Spring”. Remember, in the dossier on the members of the German military intelligence were the words: "The character is Nordic, persistent"? So it was said about the best of the best. However, is this personality trait so good if it was so revered and desirable for the citizens of Nazi Germany? Let's figure out what a Nordic character is.
To begin with, it is better to look into the etymological roots of the word. “Nord”, translated from many languages, means north. Therefore, in the minds of many, images of cold, harsh environmental conditions, restraint, and other features similar to those listed above will immediately form. Therefore, the character is persistent, Nordic, cold, seasoned - these are synonyms.
As mentioned earlier, such personality traits were especially appreciated among citizens (in particular, military and intelligence officers) of fascist Germany. What was the reason for this? The fact is that Adolf Hitler invented (just like that - invented) a certain Aryan race, which, supposedly, is the most important among other races, as it has endurance, courage, poise, stamina and aristocratic appearance. So, the Nordic nature was one of the essential elements and personality traits that should have been inherent in the "true Aryans." It was believed that it was precisely such people who were capable of the deeds necessary for Nazi Germany.
Separately, it must be said about the appearance with which the Nordic character should be combined. A true north, whether male or female, should have a narrow face with an elongated shape. The nose is also narrow and long, prominent and straight. The chin is angular. The eyes of the European type, medium size, should be gray or blue. Hair - blond, ashen, blond. The figure is slim, tall. Nords are required to have stamina and good physical strength.
Moving a little away from the topic, I want to note that not one of the ruling and military elites of fascist Germany corresponded to this image. Hitler, Goebbels, Himmler, Ryom ... All of them, of course, were tough and "cold", but their appearance did not match the Aryan and Nordic.
Today, such a characteristic as the “Nordic character” applies to ordinary people, including Europeans. Moreover, it is not at all necessary that a person with such a character is evil and cruel. Not at all. This means that he is simply very balanced, carefully thinks over his every step, weighing all the pros and cons, is very careful in his words (not a single phrase he said was just said for nothing, nothing to do), has a high degree resistance and ability to prudent and cold analysis in a variety of critical situations.
If we talk about the positive and negative aspects of a Nordic nature, then the pluses include:
- stress resistant;
- the ability to quickly make important decisions;
- calm and endurance.
As for the cons, they are enough:
- closed, highly pronounced introversion;
- Inability to contact people, make friends, family;
- weak emotionality.
The Nordic character is a rather rare trait that is almost never found in a "concentrated" form. Holders of this nature can only wish to use their positive qualities wisely.