Asatru for Beginners - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1448961491 ISBN 13: 9781448961498

Publisher: Publishamerica Inc, 2010

Synopsis

This is an easy-to-read introduction to the heathen religion Asatru. The book starts with a list of frequently asked questions. The next chapter is history, which begins with heathen mythology, covers the prehistory of ancient Europe, the history of barbarian contact with Rome, and continues with the history of heathenism up to the present day. The next two chapters are handy lists of gods and other beings. Then comes the section on rituals, including holiday celebrations, toasting rituals, weddings and other life events. The chapter on beliefs and morality explains the heathen world view and answers specific questions on how Asatru relates to the modern world. The chapter on magic introduces runes, seidh, spells, and bersarkrgangr. Finally, the resources chapter lists recommendations for further study and contact information for the major Asatru organizations in America. Whether or not you're a beginner, you'll find excellent knowledge here.

About this title

About the Author:

Erin Lale has been a gythia of Asatru since 1989. She was one of the founders of the official UCSC pagan club Circle of the 13 Moons in college, the publisher and editor of Berserkrgangr Magazine in the 90s, the manager of the MSN Asatru Group and the leader of Sunnasfolk Kindred in the aughts, and in 2010 was a Featured Author at Pagan Spirit Gathering.

About this edition

• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1448961491
• ISBN 13: 9781448961498
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94