Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path
Erin Lale
Aug 2020 · Weiser Books
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An introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals and deities of this popular Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions.
Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe.
A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include:
Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.
Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe.
A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include:
- A brief exploration of Asatru’s mythology
- The role of Asatru’s gods and goddesses, rituals, magical practices of divination, spells, and berserkgangr (a form of trance magic)
- The moral virtues of Asatru: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness
- A look at various interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the “hijacking” of its symbolism over the last two centuries
Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.
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September 11, 2020
Very good 1st look into the practices of the religion.
About the author
Erin Lale is the author of Asatru for Beginners (on which this book is based) and other books. She was sworn to Freya as Priestess in 1989, was given to Sigyn, and is a Bride of Odin and his brothers (Honir, Lodhur, Loki). She is the former editor and publisher of Berserkrgangr magazine, and writes the Pagansquare blog "Gnosis Diary: Life as a Heathen."
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