A Modern Guide to Heathenry: Lore, Celebrations, and Mysteries of the Northern Traditions

· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Ann Richardson
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An accessible yet in-depth guide to an increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe. Heathenry is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. In A Modern Guide to Heathenry, listeners will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various heathen gods like Odin, Frigga, Freya, and Thor, and will be granted a look into the devotional practices of modern votaries. Blots, the most common devotional rites, are examined in rich detail with examples given for personal use. Additionally, listeners are introduced to the concept of wyrd, or fate, so integral to the heathen worldview. Unlike many books on heathenry, this one is not denomination-specific, nor does it seek to overwhelm the listener with unfamiliar Anglo-Saxon or Norse terminology. For Pagans who wish to learn more about the Norse deities or those who are new to heathenry or who are simply interested in learning about this unique religion, A Modern Guide to Heathenry is the perfect introduction. Those who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work as well.

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Baka Red
December 6, 2022
I shouldn't need a thesaurus to be able to read this book. the author was clearly using big words where they were completely unnecessary just to sound more intelligent, but instead of doing so they made it practically illegible for anyone trying to actually learn anything from it.
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About the author

Galina Krasskova is a heathen and has been a priest of Odin and Loki since the early 1990s. She holds a diploma from the New Seminary, a BA in cultural studies with a concentration in religious studies from Empire State College, and an MA in religious studies from New York University.

With a background of drama and music prevalent in her Midwestern upbringing, award-winning narrator Ann Richardson delights in narrating fiction. In her spare time, Ann volunteers as a narrator for Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic).

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