A Modern Guide to Heathenry
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Previously published in 2005 as Exploring the Northern Tradition.
Dieser Autor ist eine herausragende Stimme, die sich mit den Schnittstellen von Polytheismus, Theologie und zeitgenössischer Spiritualität auseinandersetzt. Sein umfangreiches Werk befasst sich mit verschiedenen Facetten des Heidentums, mit einem besonderen Schwerpunkt auf nordischen und germanischen Traditionen, sowie mit Andachtsschriften, die griechisch-römischen Gottheiten gewidmet sind. Als Herausgeber von Fachzeitschriften und engagierter Forscher mit fortgeschrittenen Abschlüssen in Religionswissenschaft und Mittelalterstudien trägt er auch zum akademischen Diskurs bei. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch die Bereitschaft aus, Normen in Frage zu stellen und sich tiefgründig mit Religionsphilosophie auseinanderzusetzen.




Previously published in 2005 as Exploring the Northern Tradition.
The book begins with an explication of the story of Odin, the Norse god who won the runes by sacrificing himself on the World Tree. It continues by examining each of the individual runes in turn, both the Elder Futhark and the lesser-known Anglo-Saxon Futhorc. Each rune is studied not only from a historical viewpoint but also from the perspective of a modern practitioner. You will be introduced to the practice of galdr as well as the magical use of the runes and the proper way to sacrifice to them and read them for divination.
"A step-by-step guide to working with the spirits of ancient northern Europe"--Provided by publisher.
Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner is a ground-breaking look at the development of devotional work within the body of polytheistic religious traditions ranging from Theodism to Asatru to Norse Paganism, that comprise the greater umbrella of the Northern Tradition. While interest in devotional and experiential work within these traditions has been growing rapidly over the past few years, this is the first book to offer an inclusive look at the diverse scope and breadth of such practices as a living, modern-day religion. It features an in-depth exploration of altar work, prayer, prayer beads, ritual work, sacred images, lore, and a thorough examination of the common core cosmology that forms the foundation of belief for the vast expanse of Northern Tradition communities.