Essential Asatru: A Modern Guide to Norse Paganism by Diana L. Paxson

DescriptionRead the Essential Asatru by Diana Paxson back cover and table of contents. Then, if it resonates with you, add it to your cart and buy it today for your personal library. We are providing the content as an educational aid to your virtual shopping experience. Citadel Press copyrighted text.Asatru Back Cover:In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies the ancient, rich and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers.A Journey to Fulfillment and RenewalFilled 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 to its recognition as an official religion in the 1970s and its widespread acceptance today.Essential Asatru 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 Asatru’s tenets • Indispensable information on rituals, rune casting, ethics, and divinationEssential Asatru is an elegant and splendid introduction to centuries-old religion that continues to enrich and fascinate its followers today.Essential Asatru by Diana Paxson table of contents:Forward Introduction Acknowledgements Prologue: Feasting the Gods at Raven Hammer HallRound One: Heroes and Ancestors Before History: The First Heathens Barbarians at the Gates: The Great Migrations From Vikings to Vinland Conversation The Roots of the RevivalRound Two: Gods and Goddesses The Gods The Goddesses Ways of Devotion Germanic MagicRound Three: Toasts, Boasts, and Oaths Living Tru Questions and Conflicts From the Hearth of Hof: Heathen OrganizationsResources Bibliography IndexStay connected with us on Twitter and Pinterest.