A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru

by Patricia M. Lafayllve

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Asatru Then and Now From its pre-Christian beginnings to its contemporary practitioners, Heathenry has long fascinated people from every corner of the world. Written from the unique perspective of a Heathen gythja, or Godwoman, A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatrushows how to bring the beliefs and traditions of this ancient faith into your life today. In this complete guide to Asatru, you will discover: The mythology, folklore, and historical sagas of Northern European Heathens How to show more conduct rituals for birth, naming, entry into adulthood, weddings, divorces, funerals, and holy days Practical techniques for meditation, trance-work, prayer, and working with runes and charms Heathen perspectives on the nature of time, creation, worship, ethics, oaths, and hospitality An in-depth glossary, index, pronunciation guide, and bibliography for further study show less

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Possibly the best book for beginning heathenry I've read, and I've read most all of them. A thorough discussion of gods, goddesses, wights, time, fate and magic, all with a complete understanding of the background. The only ding I can put here is it's organization - that could've been a bit better. But nonetheless I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
As a side note to the only other review here on LibraryThing at this time, let me note that there's absolutely nothing political in here, "woke" or otherwise. I might suggest the reviewer read the book before dismissing it based on some erroneous surfing of the author's background.
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Dropped and shelved after checking out the author and her groups. An irreligious ultra-woke harpy who puts up a facade of inclusivity to pander to the rejects of society. I refuse to waste my precious time and read whatever this facetious clown has to offer, the original Norse believers would have bludgeoned her and her followers to death.

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS
299.94ReligionOther religionsShintoism/Taoism/Other MythologiesReligions of other originModern revivals of witchcraft and modern Paganism
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BP605 .N46 .L34Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionIslam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc.Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc.Other beliefs and movements
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