Are you enthralled by tales of violent, valiant Viking combat? Do you enjoy reading about the gods of old like Odin, Thor, and Loki? Are you motivated to find out more about the myths and legends' underlying religion?
Everything there is to know about Norse Paganism, from its earliest beginnings in 10,000 BCE to its contemporary influence on pop culture, will be covered in this book.
People have been captivated by the mythology of the Vikings for generations. Norse Paganism is a belief system that values both people and the gods equally. Vikings engaged in it, and it had an effect on both their day-to-day lives and their afterlives, which are crucial to Norse mythology.
This book examines Norse culture and how it has affected modern civilization.
This book is for you if you also have a passion for ancient history and religion.
Erik Hansen, who is dedicated to a life of studying and teaching, shares his expertise and enthusiasm in this book. His Norwegian background kindled his curiosity in this intriguing culture and led him to become a recognized authority on Norse history and mythology. You will be given a thorough history of this incredibly complicated, magical religion by separating reality from myth. We'll examine Scandinavian customs alongside actual Norse Paganism practices in a historical setting. Erik Hansen has created a thorough guidebook of the facts rather than sensationalized content about things that never happened.
More specifically, you will discover:
Oral tradition and the Norse pantheon
The origins and development of Norse paganism
The foundational texts and philosophical framework of Norse religion
The Viking calendar, giants, and
The definition of shamanism and the shamanic functions of Odin
How shamanism is used for healing
The Norse mythology's holidays and celebrations
How to use rune casting and interpret your data
The Asatru path, its background, tenets, and traits
The paganism of the Celts in brief
plus a lot more!
You may rely on this book to tell you everything about the Norse religion, even if you don't know anyone who practices it.