Disproving Odin - An Experiment in arguing with a theist with Theist logic

[RoadRunner79]

Therefore it is my position that the Norse god Odin is derived from previously held concepts and can reasonably be dismissed as being real.

If Odin can be dismissed because he holds certain concepts and similarities to other older gods, then Yahweh can also be dismissed for the same reason.

In either case, some caution must be used. In observing similar concepts or characteristics; it doesn't follow that there is a connection.  Even if Y looks somewhat like X, you need to show why you think the two are connected, it's not enough to just show that they are similar. 

One might also point out, that you are just pushing the problem back further; and now would be talking about this source which the other was supposedly derived from.  Pointing to something else, certainly is an end of one's argument.