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Norse Magic (World Magic Series)
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Elves. . .dwarves. . .gnomes. . .frost giants. . .Norse mythology is filled with tales of such supernatural beings, nature spirits, and powerful deities. Many people know that the Norse people were fierce warriors, but did you know that they were powerful magicians as well?
Norse Magic has everything you need to learn in order to begin practicing Norse spirituality. Discover the history and religion of the Vikings, including Norse mythology, seasonal festivals, and magical techniques.
If you are interested in practicing Norse Wicca, you'll learn about the three-fold goddess and the god, as well as how to celebrate the holidays, all from the perspective of Norse Paganism. Discover the secrets of herb magic, cauldron magic, cord magic, elf magic, dwarf magic, and more! These magical techniques are presented in a clear, step-by-step format.
The practice of Norse magic enlists the help of the Asa-Gods, Light Elves and good Dwarves. It elicits aid from dead ancestors and the rulers of the Elements. It is an active magic, reserved for participants, not bystanders. In order to work the magic of this system you must attune yourself to the powers of the Elements, calling upon the Asa-Gods and other supernatural beings. Norse Magic includes complete instructions, exercises, and rituals for this technique.
The Norse pagans were one of the last European societies to convert to Christianity, but their pagan mythology and magic survived and continues to thrive. Norse Magic is your key to the study and practice this powerful and ancient spiritual system.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #203656 in Books
- Published on: 1990-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 244 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
Many people are familiar with Greek and Roman mythology. But even though the Norse people remained pagans for centuries after most of Europe had converted to Christianity, very little is generally known of their mythology.
That is one of the reasons I'm glad Llewellyn has published D. J. Conway's Norse Magic. Even if you're not interested in following the path of Norse Paganism, this book helps to correct the lack of information that has been available. Here you will find page after page of the history, mythology, lore and rituals of the Norse. For example, you will find a comprehensive list of over 150 Norse gods, goddesses, supernatural beings, places and things, including a guide to the correct pronunciation of each term.
If you are interested in following the path of Norse Paganism, this book can become your most important resource. Included are rituals for each of the seasonal holidays, including Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Walpurgisnacht, Sonnenwende, Lunasa, Autumn Equinox, and the Feast of the Fallen Warriors. You will also learn about the gods and goddesses from the Norse point of view.
And then there's the magic! You will learn how to cast the magic circle and what magical tools you need. You will learn a wide variety of magics, including herb magic, elf magic, cord magic, and cauldron magic. You'll also discover the secrets of the Norse runes and how to use them for divination.
It is time to make the spiritual history of all cultures easily available for anyone who is interested in learning about them. This book is perfect for anyone who is eager to learn more about the powerful magic and mythology of Norse spirituality.
About the Author
A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine.
She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.
Customer Reviews
A starting point...
This book is a good starting point for both Wiccans and Heathens because it lays down the frame-work for what the seeker wants out of his or her religious path. If you want cold hard facts on the Heathen way, then this book is only good for its mythology. If you are seeking a Germanic style of Wicca, then this is your book. The idea behind the book is an excellent one (way too many people are bashing it) and there is room for change and growth. This book is not based on fact...heck, a lot of spiritual books aren't based on fact, so don't take everything the author says as the "ultimate" truth. It is inexpensive and easy to read.
More Fluff
From a publisher that specializes in New-Age fluff and fantasy, this book is a particularly aggravating for anyone genuinely into the Northern Traditions.
What really strikes one, is the lack of any effort to make this in any way true to the historical sources. It seems to be yet another cynical excercise in mix and match, New-Age formula "tradition". Just pick the higlights out of a childrens book on Mythology, and plug it into a basic Wiccan framework. It has been done before, & done better (Buckland's Seax-Wicca), if you really like this kind of fantasy "tradition".
Could have been a Cornerstone for Norse Magick Literature
This is one of the first books many Wiccan beginners seem to be drawn to.I read this book only after reading the heavier Asatru volumes first.It's like climbing a glazier than later facing a hillock,going back to the base of the mountain. I wanted to like this paperback,yet it insults the Craft and real Witches.It's a cheap cartoonish way of presenting what Nordic Magickal Witchcraft is all about.Most people who read this book are the same ones who abandon the Craft in a year or two anyway.The Celtic Magick book was only slightly better than this one.It's simply written,yet she may be targeting a younger audience to start with.The same ones who read 'Larry Potter' or watch 'Sabra the Teen Witch'.I guess if anything that is good about reading this fluff, is that it may nurture a few budding witches to strive further along the path,straight towards becoming serious Earth worshippers of her Sabbaths.I hope she writes some better researched and structured pagan books than this one's presented format.
