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BOOKS - NORSE/VIKING | |
| Essential Asatru | |
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by Diana Paxson. In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers. Filled with clear, concise instructions on living Asatru every day, this truly accessible guide takes you on a journey from Asatrus origins in Scandinavian and German paganism to its acceptance as an official religion in the 1970s. Essential Asatru also includes: A complete history of Asatru gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, and Ostara The life values, such as honor, truth, fidelity, and hospitality, that shape Asatrus tenets Indispensable information on rituals, rune casting, ethics, and divination Essential Asatru is an elegant and splendid introduction to a centuries-old religion that continues to enrich and fascinate its followers today. Currently, this item is not orderable. |
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Item #: ESSASA |
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| Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends | |
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This captivating collection of legends and romances encompasses the principal hero-lays of the great epic cycles of the Teutonic Middle Ages. Timeless tales of love and war recount the deeds of the noble Siegfried and grim Hagen, the gentle Gudrun and her beautiful mother Hilde, the Lind-worm, and Sigenot the giant. These are the stories behind many great works of art and literature: the Amelungs, the ancient forebears o the heroic Dietrich and his bride; the Hegeling and Nibelung legends, on which Wagner based his Ring cycle; the saga of Beowulf and his victory over the monstrous Grendel; the legends of the Knights of the Round Table and their exalted quest for the Holy Grail; and the Rhine legend of Lohengrin, a source for the epic Parzival and Wagner`s well-known opera. Narrated in an accessible style, these inspiring legends of Northern Europe`s gods and heroes offer compelling reading, both in and out of the classroom. |
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Item #: GRNCTL |
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| Myths of the Norsemen | |
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Over the centuries, Northern mythology has exerted much influence on Western customs, language and literature. Its principal theme of the perpetual struggle of the beneficent forces of nature against the injurious, and its twin characteristics of dark tragedy and grim humor, tinge much of European literature and music, most notably Wagner`s Ring Cycle. In this volume, a noted scholar of myth and folklore has assembled a rich collection of Northern mythology as preserved in the Eddas and sagas of Iceland. These are perhaps the purest versions of the original myths, thanks to the island`s remoteness and lack of contact with outside influences. Both grand and tragic, the age-old tales tell of the creation of the world; the heroic deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor and Siegfried; the machinations of the evil Loki; the fantastical adventures of Loki; the fantastical adventures of giants, dwarfs and elves; the twilight of the gods; and much else. Sixty-four marvelous, atmospheric illustrations add an additional dimension of charm. In this convenient, reliable edition, Myths of the Norsemen offers not only hours of reading entertainment, but valuable insights into the nature and meaning of myth and how it comprises part of the deep and ancient wellspring of Western culture. |
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Item #: MYTNOR |
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| Nordic Runes | |
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by Paul Rhys Mountfort. Nordic runes are a potent and profoundly transformative magic system that gives contemporary readers access to the ancient wisdom tradition of Northern European cultures. The runes have deep resonances within the pagan Norse world of gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, warriors, and wizards, which have greatly influenced the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, among others. Norse tradition attributes the discovery of the runes to the 'All-Father' Odin--a god of inspiration and secret wisdom and the mythical prototype for runecasters, who established the pattern for gaining his knowledge. Nordic Runes addresses three major areas: Runelore, the history of this 2000-year-old Norse oracle; Runestaves, the meaning of the individual runes of the Elder Futhark alphabet and their powerful mythological, magical, and practical lessons for daily life; and Runecasting, a comprehensive guide to the oracular application of the ancient runes, including their crafting, divination, and self-development. As Nordic Runes shows, the runes do more than simply reflect the path of fate; they help develop and enhance intuition. By learning to cast and interpret the runes, the user becomes receptive to the energy currents in material reality and empowered in the arts of its transformation. This is a 277 page trade softcover book. |
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Item #: NRDRUN |
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| Northern Lore, Field Guide | |
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Northern Lore is a field huide to the 'Northern Mind-Body-Spirit', and will help you re-discover the folklore and traditions of North Western Europe, and acquaint you with modern practices inspired by that lore. In today`s exciting cosmopolitan society, we tend to discard the old in favor of the new; and while discovering new traditions is a wonderful experience, it`s important to also reflect on the traditions that have shaped our culture, and see where they`ve taken us. In Northern Lore you will: Practice 'Runic Yoga' for health and well being. Learn ancient herblore for holistic healing Meet your Animal Spirit Guide, or Fylgia Discover lost meaning in the days of the week Explore modern holidays and connections to ancestral festivals Unlock the mysteries of the runes. Sample Viking and Anglo-Saxon cuisine. Together with the author you`ll take an incredible journey back in time, and forward, embracing a synthesis of ancestral riches and modern sensibilities. The author`s hope is that after reading this you`ll go and dig deeper into your history - read the Eddas, harvest some herbs, practice runic yoga, and cook a Viking feast! |
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Item #: NORLOR |
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| Northern Mysteries and Magick | |
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By Freya Aswynn. (Revised Edition of the classic 'Leaves of Yggdrasil') The runes are more than an ancient alphabet. They comprise a powerful system of divination and a path to the subconscious forces operating in your life. Written by one of England's foremost authorities on the runes and their history this is the only book of Nordic magick written by a woman. It is the first to offer an extensive presentation of rune concepts, mythology and magickal applications inspired by Dutch/Friesian traditional lore. Discover how the feminine Mysteries of the North are represented in the runes, and how each of the major deities of Northern Europe still live in the collective consciousness of people of Northern European descent. Contains an updated and expanded section on the feminine Mysteries, reviving the sorely neglected feminine aspect of the Norse Mythology. Chapters on runic divination and magick introduce the use of runes in counseling and healing. Softcover, 251 pages. |
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Item #: BNORMY |
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| Teutonic Mythology Vol 1 (hc) | |
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In this brilliantly informative masterwork, the great scholar Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) compiled and organized a vast amount of information on ancient rites, beliefs, deities, heroes, literature, statuary, temples, and much more, including the survival of the old gods and customs in modern place names, superstitions, games, idiomatic expressions, characters, and events in folk tales. This first of four volumes containing this wealth of knowledge contains: An introduction to Teutonic Mythology God, Worship, Temples, Priests and Gods Wuotan Wodan Donar Thunar Zio Tiw Fro (Freyr) Balder Phol Other Gods Goddesses Condition of Gods Heroes and Wise-Women |
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Item #: TEUMY1 |
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| Teutonic Mythology Vol 2 (hc) | |
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In this brilliantly informative masterwork, the great scholar Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) compiled and organized a vast amount of information on ancient rites, beliefs, deities, heroes, literature, statuary, temples, and much more, including the survival of the old gods and customs in modern place names, superstitions, games, idiomatic expressions, characters, and events in folk tales. This second of four volumes containing the following: Wights and Elves Giants Creation Elements Trees and Animals Sky and Stars Day and Night Summer and Winter Time and World Souls Death Destiny and well-being Personifications |
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Item #: TEUMY2 |
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| Teutonic Mythology Vol 3 (hc) | |
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The great scholar Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) compiled and organized a vast amount of information on ancient rites, beliefs, deities, heroes, literature, statuary, temples, and much more, including the survival of the old gods and customs in modern place names, superstitions, games, idiomatic expressions, characters, and events in folk tales. It is all captured here, in this brilliant four volume masterwork. This third of four volumes containing the following: Poetry Spectres Translation Devils Magic Superstition Sicknesses herbs and Stones Spells and Charms |
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Item #: TEUMY3 |
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| Teutonic Mythology Vol 4 (hc) | |
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The conclusion to Jacob Grimm`s 4 volume masterwork, volume four of Teutonic Mythology is an extensive supplement to the previous text, which contained vast amounts of information on ancient rites, beliefs, deities, heroes, literature, statuary, temples, and much more. This 4th volume adds to this knowledge of old gods, superstitions, and spells with Grimm`s posthumous notes to the text, including an organized and detailed Appendix of Anglo-Saxon Geneologies and Superstitions, as well as detailed notes on spells, worship and much more. |
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Item #: TEUMY4 |
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