Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path by Erin Lale (English) Paperback

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A clear and simple introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of this popular form of 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, Scandinavian-influenced Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. In Asatru, author and longtime practitioner of Asatru Erin Lale provides readers an accessible introduction to this heathen religion, one of the fastest growing religions in United States and Europe. The book includes these key topics:A brief exploration of Asatru's mythology and prehistory, its contact with Rome, and its history up to the present dayA comprehensive survey of Asatru's many gods and goddessesThe rituals, including holiday celebrations, toasting rituals, weddings, and other life eventsThe moral virtues of a true Asatruar: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastnessThe magical practices of rune divination, spells, and bersarkrgangr (a form of trance magic)A look at the "universalist" and "folkish" interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the "hijacking" of the symbolism of the northern European religions in the 19th and early 20th centuriesReaders new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.

Author Biography

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."

Long Description

A clear and simple introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of this popular form of 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, Scandinavian-influenced Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. In Asatru , author and longtime practitioner of Asatru Erin Lale provides readers an accessible introduction to this heathen religion, one of the fastest growing religions in United States and Europe. The book includes these key topics: A brief exploration of Asatru's mythology and prehistory, its contact with Rome, and its history up to the present day A comprehensive survey of Asatru's many gods and goddesses The rituals, including holiday celebrations, toasting rituals, weddings, and other life events The moral virtues of a true Asatruar: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness The magical practices of rune divination, spells, and bersarkrgangr (a form of trance magic) A look at the "universalist" and "folkish" interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the "hijacking" of the symbolism of the northern European religions in the 19th and early 20th centuries Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.

Details ISBN1578637023 Author Erin Lale Pages 144 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1578637023 ISBN-13 9781578637027 Publication Date 2020-08-07 Short Title Asatru Language English Format Paperback Subtitle A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path UK Release Date 2020-08-07 Place of Publication Maine Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-08-07 US Release Date 2020-08-07 Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser Imprint Red Wheel/Weiser Alternative 9781620554807 DEWEY 299.94 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-10-14 We've got this

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