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A Modern Guide to Heathenry: Lore, Celebrations, and Mysteries of the Northern Traditions
Contributor(s): Krasskova, Galina (Author), Butler, Edward (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1578636787     ISBN-13: 9781578636785
Publisher: Weiser Books
OUR PRICE:   $26.06  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Paganism & Neo-paganism
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Shamanism
- Religion | Comparative Religion
Dewey: 293
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 9.9" (1.04 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Topical - New Age
 
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Publisher Description:

An accessible yet in-depth guide to this increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe

Heathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. This book explores the cosmology, values, ethics, and rituals practiced by modern heathens.

In A Modern Guide to Heathenry readers will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various heathen gods like Odin, Frigga, Freya, and Thor and will be granted a look into the devotional practices of modern votaries. Bl ts, the most common devotional rites, are examined in rich detail with examples given for personal use. Additionally, readers are introduced to the concept of wyrd, or fate, so integral to the heathen worldview.

Unlike many books on heathenry, this one is not denomination-specific, nor does it seek to overwhelm the reader with unfamiliar Anglo-Saxon or Norse terminology. For Pagans who wish to learn more about the Norse deities or those who are new to heathenry or who are simply interested in learning about this unique religion, A Modern Guide to Heathenry is the perfect introduction. Those who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work as well.

Contributor Bio(s): Krasskova, Galina: - Galina Krasskova is a heathen and has been a priest of Odin and Loki since the early 1990s. She holds a diploma from the New Seminary, a BA in cultural studies with a concentration in religious studies from Empire State College, and an MA in religious studies from New York University. She has presented at prestigious academic conferences including those held at Harvard, Santa Barbara University, Fordham University, CUNY Graduate Center, and Ohio State University.