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Ásatrú for Beginners
- A Modern Heathen's Guide to the Ancient Northern Way
- Narrated by: David Marantz
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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The Prose Edda
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- Written by: Snorri Sturluson
- Narrated by: Collin Moore
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Eight hundred years ago, an heir to the Vikings collected their myths and wrote them down. Here are those original tales of Odin and Thor, magic and might, presented for your listening enjoyment. The Prose Edda (also known as Snorri's Edda or The Younger Edda) is a manual of poetics written by Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220. In it, Snorri compiled the old myths and legends of the Norsemen, in order that poets from his time might draw on these stories to keep the Icelandic-Viking heritage alive.
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- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. In Futhark, American runologist Edred Thorsson introduces listeners to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, their definitions, and mystic properties. The runic system of magic and mysticism is one of the most powerful forms of metaphysical thought available to the Western world. The audio edition of this bestselling classic book on Runes is required listening for those who seek true knowledge of the mystery of the Runes.
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- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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- Written by: Diana L. Paxson
- Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Odin: Ecstasy, Runes, and Norse Magic is the first book on Odin that is both historically sourced and accessible to a general audience. It explores Odin's origins, his appearances in sagas, old magic spells, and the Poetic Edda, and his influence on modern media, such as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Each chapter features suggestions for rituals, exercises, and music so that listeners can comprehend and become closer to this complicated god.
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Return for different things
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The Way of Fire and Ice
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- Written by: Ryan Smith
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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The Way of Fire and Ice reimagines Norse Paganism with mystical practices and rituals for today's world as well as tips for building community and resisting fascism. This approach to working with Norse deities and beliefs is a living, adaptable tradition, representing a strong alternative to the reconstructionist perspectives of Asatru and Heathenry.
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Wonderful Primer and Very Explicitly Anti-fascist
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The Viking Spirit
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- Written by: Daniel McCoy
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
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- Unabridged
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The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the endearingly popular website "Norse Mythology for Smart People", it’s written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to listen to. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths - more than any other book in the field - while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lots of details
- By Lorene Santiso on 2023-09-28
Written by: Daniel McCoy
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The Prose Edda
- The Rasmus Björn Anderson Translation
- Written by: Snorri Sturluson
- Narrated by: Collin Moore
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17
Eight hundred years ago, an heir to the Vikings collected their myths and wrote them down. Here are those original tales of Odin and Thor, magic and might, presented for your listening enjoyment. The Prose Edda (also known as Snorri's Edda or The Younger Edda) is a manual of poetics written by Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220. In it, Snorri compiled the old myths and legends of the Norsemen, in order that poets from his time might draw on these stories to keep the Icelandic-Viking heritage alive.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Must-Have Classic
- By Roy S. Hagman on 2021-12-20
Written by: Snorri Sturluson
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Futhark
- A Handbook of Rune Magic
- Written by: Edred Thorsson
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3
Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. In Futhark, American runologist Edred Thorsson introduces listeners to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, their definitions, and mystic properties. The runic system of magic and mysticism is one of the most powerful forms of metaphysical thought available to the Western world. The audio edition of this bestselling classic book on Runes is required listening for those who seek true knowledge of the mystery of the Runes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Cornball Narrator
- By Ruadraiodoir on 2020-07-08
Written by: Edred Thorsson
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Essential Ásatrú
- Walking the Path of Norse Paganism
- Written by: Diana L. Paxson, Isaac Bonewits - foreword
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5
In Essential 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 Asatru's origins in Scandinavian and German paganism to its recognition as an official religion in the 1970s and its widespread acceptance today.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No way this is not narrated by an AI
- By Amazon Customer on 2023-07-02
Written by: Diana L. Paxson, and others
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Odin
- Ecstasy, Runes, & Norse Magic
- Written by: Diana L. Paxson
- Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5
Odin: Ecstasy, Runes, and Norse Magic is the first book on Odin that is both historically sourced and accessible to a general audience. It explores Odin's origins, his appearances in sagas, old magic spells, and the Poetic Edda, and his influence on modern media, such as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Each chapter features suggestions for rituals, exercises, and music so that listeners can comprehend and become closer to this complicated god.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Return for different things
- By John T Mainer on 2021-12-30
Written by: Diana L. Paxson
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The Way of Fire and Ice
- The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism
- Written by: Ryan Smith
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 18
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16
The Way of Fire and Ice reimagines Norse Paganism with mystical practices and rituals for today's world as well as tips for building community and resisting fascism. This approach to working with Norse deities and beliefs is a living, adaptable tradition, representing a strong alternative to the reconstructionist perspectives of Asatru and Heathenry.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Primer and Very Explicitly Anti-fascist
- By Kayla Henneberry on 2023-10-29
Written by: Ryan Smith
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The Viking Spirit
- An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion
- Written by: Daniel McCoy
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the endearingly popular website "Norse Mythology for Smart People", it’s written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to listen to. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths - more than any other book in the field - while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lots of details
- By Lorene Santiso on 2023-09-28
Written by: Daniel McCoy
Publisher's Summary
Ásatrú is a spiritual belief system based around the pre-Christian folklore and mythology of Northern Europe. It gained popularity in the 1970s across Europe and North America and is still thriving today, sought out for its nondogmatic structure and emphasis on individuality, hospitality, and community-based values.
Ásatrú for Beginners is a newcomer's guide to this spirituality. It breaks down everything from the history and traditions to the gods and goddesses, ancient texts, sacred rituals, and the use of runes with simple language anyone can dive into. It's an inclusive and practical guide that makes it easy to apply Ásatrú in your modern-day life and find greater spiritual satisfaction.
Ásatrú for Beginners offers:
- See yourself more clearly - Ásatrú centers around ideas like friendship, community, and sharing. Discover what's important to you and how to worship in a way that fits your life.
- What's old is new again - explore the thousand-year-old roots of the original Ásatrú religion and what makes its recent rebirth so powerful.
- Gods and goddesses - find wonder, purpose, and inspiration in the stories and poems about gods like Thor, Loki, and Frigg.
Enter the world of Ásatrú with a simple guide that puts you on the path to spiritual health.
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- Beza
- 2021-06-14
Best beginner Asatru/Heathen book out there!
I've read a lot of crap asatru how-to books because I'm interested in figuring out how others actually practice, and this is not one of those. I'm comfortable in my own practice as a Heathen for about 5 years now and still was able to take away some valuable things from it. Very well done, absolutely essential for those looking to start or even better develop along with this belief system. The author also has an amazing podcast, "Nordic Mythology Podcast" that will teach you much, much more with their many amazing guests.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-10
Great scholarly and practical book!
Written by an academic who is also a practitioner of Asatru, I found this book reliable in its background information as well as practical for a beginner, plus with information for those who are already Asatru.
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- Dale Bouvier
- 2022-06-29
Amazing Book!
I have purchased and read this book both paper and digital and wanted an audio version to listen to while driving. I am a fan of Dr Mathias Nordvig and his works, and while I appreciate the Narration by David Marantz, I do not feel it did this book justice and would have preferred a narration by the original author.
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- Seth
- 2021-01-02
Very Helpful
I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but it confirmed in my mind that the attraction I have to Norse Mythology is something that I want to explore further and incorporate into my own spirituality. This book emphasizes the fact that a perfect reconstruction of the old Scandinavian religion is impossible, and much of the narrative was written through the lens of biased Christians. It emphasizes an individual approach to the faith and that there is no one way to practice. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring this faith, or for anyone that wishes to understand it better.
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- Jackson Green
- 2020-12-29
Definite overview
I have read Essential Asatru and a Practical Heathens Guide. This is a must read or listen to anyone who is interested in following the old gods or as an introduction to family members to better understand. Very well researched and reads like a breeze
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- Kyle
- 2021-11-14
Insightful and recommended
I learned a great deal from this book. It shared many new things, reinforced things I already knew, and corrected some misconceptions that I may have never have known to correct.
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- ryan mayfield
- 2023-09-19
Good starting point
Good starting for someone getting into paganism, lots of subject material covered that can help you branch off from here.
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- Héctor
- 2023-09-12
Repetitive, low information, modern biased
I ended up skimming this book at 1.5 the speed. It doesn’t have much information in it. The book mostly consists of the same few repetitive platitudes “Asatru is for everybody”, “there is no wrong way to worship”, “you don’t have any beliefs”, “there are no dogmas”. Ok well that is just Unitarianism with a hammer instead of a cross.
If your looking for the history Norse Paganism, theology of their Gods, ancestor worship or rituals and practice, I recommend you look elsewhere. This book at best only touches on these topics lightly. Also, the author has a bias against folkish traditions and veneration of once ancestors because he finds it “problematic”.
Give this book a pass.
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- Johanna Larsen
- 2023-07-14
Worst reading ever
Horrible language and dialect. Couldn’t follow along. Waste of money and time that I can’t get back
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- Katie Ring
- 2023-02-14
I wish Mathias was reading
The book was great. Tons of interesting information i wish I had when I started this path. I should have read this soooo much earlier then I did. I just wish Dr. Nordvig was reading it as a fan of his I always love hearing from the authors.
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- DFS2016
- 2022-12-11
Actually very intriguing
This was very intriguing actually.
Quite informative and well presented it was an easy to listen to lesson as well.
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- Rezora46
- 2022-07-28
great book.
great book good info. narrator sounds like male Siri, he's very monotone. his diction is freaking perfect though
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- Nichole
- 2022-05-02
Great for those learning!
This book lays out a simple guide to learning and understanding Ásatrú. Excellent for anyone interested in it or wanting to learn how it’s practiced today.
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