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This in-depth primer of the magic of the Northern Way introduces the major concepts and practices of Gothic or Germanic magic. English, German, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish peoples are all directly descended from this ancient Germanic cultural stock. According to author Edred Thorsson, if you are interested in living a holistic life with unity of body-mind-spirit, a key to knowing your spiritual heritage is found in the heritage of your body-in the natural features which you have inherited from your distant ancestors. Most readers of this book already "speak the language" of the Teutonic tradition.
Northern Magic contains material that has never before been discussed in a practical way. This book outlines the ways of Northern magic and the character of the Northern magician. It explores the theories of traditional Northern psychology (or the lore of the soul) in some depth, as well as the religious tradition of the Troth and the whole Germanic theology. The remaining chapters make up a series of "mini-grimoires" on four basic magical techniques in the Northern Way: Younger Futhark rune magic, Icelandic galdor staves, Pennsylvania hex signs, and "seith" (or shamanism). This is an excellent overview of the Teutonic tradition that will interest neophytes as well as long-time travelers along the Northern Way.
--Contains four complete handbooks of magical practice in one --Gives practical instructions on how to carve runes and make hex-signs --Provides the history of the Northern Renaissance --Outlines the Germanic Gods and Goddesses
From ancient times the Teutons have been known as a group of people who speak the Germanic group of languages. Read the first page
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This book gives a really good quick overview of the Northern Way as it exists in its present remanifestation. In Chapter III, Dr. Thorsson explains the similarities and differences between the Troth, Rune-Galdor (operative rune magick), and Seith (norse shamanism) in a clear and concise manner.
Chapters IV and V explain Teutonic Cosmology and Theology in a quick, clear, and concise manner.
Dr. Thorsson does make a run at describing the Teutonic "soul" concept, but this is not as satisfying as the foregoing-described concise summaries.
Dr. Thorsson focuses on the younger runes and some home-grown Pennsylvania Dutch magick in this book, which might be interesting to some.
In my opinion, this book is most valuable for the quick summaries, and illustrations accompanying same, discussed above.
This book gives a really good quick overview of the Northern Way as it exists in its present remanifestation. In Chapter III, Dr. Thorsson explains the similarities and differences between the Troth, Rune-Galdor (operative rune magick), and Seith (norse shamanism) in a clear and concise manner.
Chapters IV and V explain Teutonic Cosmology and Theology in a quick, clear, and concise manner.
Dr. Thorsson does make a run at describing the Teutonic "soul" concept, but this is not as satisfying as the foregoing-described concise summaries.
Dr. Thorsson focuses on the younger runes and some home-grown Pennsylvania Dutch magick in this book, which might be interesting to some.
In my opinion, this book is most valuable for the quick summaries, and illustrations accompanying same, discussed above.
This book provides a clear introduction into the ways of the pre-Christian Northern Europeans, and how those practices can be implemented today. Thorsson gives concise definitions of the Younger Futhark and some suggestions for their layouts in divination.
I also enjoyed reading his abbreviated outline of Germanic magical history, from around 1100 a.c.e. to the present. Thorsson goes far to explain how the German National Socialist movement co-opted and perverted the Teutonic mythology and symbology in order to conquer others.
Recommended for beginners.
This is an excellent book for beginners of Asatru, due to the book wide variations of Norse paganism. This book covers many subjects and customs such as: The Troth, Runes, Hex-signs, Seith Magic, and much more. This book, however, is not in depth in these subjects, but a great introduction to them. If you are looking for information on Runes of the Elder Futhark, I wouldn't count on this book, however Thorsson introduces the Younger Futhark and covers them pretty well (one page on each rune, front and back!) I also recommend this book for the advanced, because it introduces new customs as well. Be sure to check out other books by Thorsson.
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