Essential Asatru: A Modern Guide to Norse Paganism
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Essential Asatru: A Modern Guide to Norse Paganism

Paperback – February 23, 2021

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Price
$10.29
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Publisher
Citadel
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0806541129
Dimensions
5.48 x 0.55 x 8.17 inches
Weight
7.2 ounces

Description

Diana L. Paxson, a founder of the Alliance for Inclusive Heathenry, is a noted author, teacher and leader in the Heathen community. A consecrated priestess since 1982, she has led Hrafnar kindred in Berkeley, California, since 1990, and has been an Elder in the Troth since 1993. She currently serves as Coordinator of Clergy training and editor of the Troth's journal, Idunna . She is a popular presenter at conferences and festivals and a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction books on the Pagan religion. Visit her at Hrafnar.org, and Diana-Paxson.com.

Features & Highlights

  • With a brand new foreword from the author and other updates, this classic guide to Norse mythology has been given a fresh look for a new generation of readers in the widespread Wiccan and Heathen communities, as well as fans of TV shows like Vikings and The Last Kingdom, the hit Marvel movies featuring Odin and Thor, and authors such as Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, and Joanne M. Harris who incorporate legends of the Norsemen and pagan lore into their novels.
  • A journey to fulfillment and renewal.
  • 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 Asatru's origins in Scandinavian and German paganism through its acceptance as an official religion in the 1970s and its practice today.
  • Essential Asatru
  • also includes:
  • A complete history of Asatru gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, and Ostara
  • 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 Asatru's tenets
  • The life values, such as honor, truth, fidelity, and hospitality, that shape Asatru's tenets
  • Indispensable information on rituals, rune casting, ethics, and divination
  • 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.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Beginning Norse pagan

A must read for Norse pagans
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Great book

I love the book
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A good book

A good introduction to Asatru.
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Good read

Initially read the sample book on the kindle app. Very informative so I ordered the physical copy
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A Good Intro

This is a good quick glance at Asatru as it is practiced in the United States. The author usually states what is and isn't her own UPG, which is a rarity and a plus side. In my opinion, the only issue with the book is that it's very short. If you want a further look at Asatru in the United States, I highly recommend the books published by the Troth (of which Diana Paxson is a part of).

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