The 8 best essential asatru for 2018
Finding the best essential asatru suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
1. Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism
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Citadel PressDescription
A journey to fulfillment and renewal.InEssential 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 Asatrus origins in Scandinavian and German paganism to its acceptance as an official religion in the 1970s.
The book also includes:
-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 Asatrus tenets
-Indispensable information on rituals, rune casting, ethics, and divination
This is an elegant and splendid introduction to a centuries-old religion that continues to enrich and fascinate its followers today.
Praise for Diana L. Paxson
An accomplished writer . . . I look forward to reading any of Diana Paxson's work. Marion Zimmer Bradley
A skilled writer. Publishers WeeklyonPriestess of Avalon
2. Old Norse Religion, A Family Tradition: The Skergard Handbook
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This 300+ page volume contains valuable, previously unreleased knowledge of the religion commonly known as Asatru. It contains: the Poetic Edda including Hrafngaldr Odins and clearly labeled inspirational prose, afterlife and undeath, a large divination section including Runes, Seidhr and the Language of Birds, comprehensive glossary of the Gods and Goddesses along with Asatru religious words and terms, complete list of holidays, rituals, ceremonies, blessings and prayers, full-color chart on the back cover may be used for cross reference as needed, a new way to view the World-Tree Yggdrasil, and over 200 footnotes. It is a valuable addition to any library!3. A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru
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Llewellyn PublicationsDescription
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 Asatru shows 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 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
4. Asatru: A Native European Spirituality
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When Steve McNallen pledged his loyalty to the Gods and Goddesses of Northern Europe in the late 1960s, he could have hardly imagined the far-reaching implications of this personal act of devotion. Now, over forty years later, Asatru (an Icelandic word that means true to the Gods) is one of the fastest growing new religious movements in America. In Asatru: A Native European Spirituality, McNallen describes the origins and development of Asatru, its kinship with other tribal and ethnic religions, and the cosmological and philosophical underpinnings of this dynamic and inspiring faith. He outlines the rituals, seasonal festivals, and code of ethics embraced by modern practitioners of Asatru. More importantly, McNallen explains his vision of what Asatru can and must become. Asatru is more than just another empty offering on the spiritual smorgasbord of post-religious America. For men and women of European descent, Asatru is the key to unlocking our vibrant spiritual heritage.5. Pocket Havamal
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Have you ever been out talking with someone and knew there was a perfect Havamal quote for the situation but you just couldn't remember it exactly? Ever been inspired out in nature and felt the urge to read the words of Odin? If so, the Pocket Havamal is for you! This Pocket Sized book includes the entire Benjamin Thorpe translation of the Havamal The Sayings of the High One. *This is the 2nd edition of the Amazon Best Seller, with a brand new design and completely reformatted interior. **Note: This is a SMALL paperback book that fits in your pocket for easy take along use.6. The satr Edda: Sacred Lore of the North
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From the ashes arises the sacred lore of the North, the ancient stories and proverbial wisdom of the satr religion. Mighty Gods and fierce Giants battle in the never-ending struggle between order and chaos, while men seek honor and glory in the eyes of their beloved deities. After many years of research and piecing together sources, now comes the first known holy text ever presented for the satr faith. Giving these ancestral accounts in their true, epic form, The satr Edda is designed as a religious work by and for the men and women of this path. In reconstructing this sacred epic, the idea is to create a living storytelling tradition that will honor the legacy of the ancient Teutonic peoples, while providing an in-depth source of satr wisdom for our modern world.7. Asatru Book of Blotar and Rituals: by the Asatru Folk Assembly
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This brand new book is filled with 18 blots to Asatru gods and goddesses and 13 rituals for every occasion, submitted by Asatru Folk Assembly members and ordained AFA Clergy.
You'll find blots to Ostara, Thor, Ullr, Freya, Vidar and many more.
There are landtakings, weddings, baby namings, man and woman making rituals and more - everything the modern Asatruar needs!
You can use the blots and rituals as they are, or customize them for your personal use.
The book is available in a coil-bound paperback format that will lay flat for ease of use or a downloadable PDF.
8. Nordic Paganism: A Brief Guide to Nordic Spirituality
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