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The Way of Fire and Ice

The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism

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The Way of Fire and Ice

Written by: Ryan Smith
Narrated by: Roger Clark
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A radical new take on Norse paganism

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.

In this book, the old ways come alive in a radically inclusive form. You will explore the secrets of the World Tree and the mysteries of the gods, work with the many spirits around us, and feel the deep rhythms that drive all life while creating new songs of power. You will also discover how to make these practices part of your every waking moment, developing your own personal spirituality and building healthy, sustainable communities along the way.

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©2019 Ryan Smith (P)2020 Tantor Customs & Traditions Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Social Sciences Tradition Witchcraft Magic Norse Germanic Paganism
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this was a thoughtful and insightful book. Offering information and exercises of practical and useful value to help the Seeker adapt ancient practices and ideals to a modern way of living. a truly Gnostic work on Norse theology

thoughtful and insightful

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This was fantastic, and it definitely lived up to what I had hoped for. Really well done! Looking forward to the next book.

Wonderful Primer and Very Explicitly Anti-fascist

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This book has a lot of really good info but its chapter on runes would be much better in print. The author does spend a large amount of time addressing the struggle against fascism and neo fascist groups today within the Norse Pagan community but this seemed a bit excessive in the amount of space it took up. Still, the author did an excellent job of revealing how a new practitioner could go about developing a religious practice towards norse gods and I would recommend the book to anyone thinking about a more spiritual approach towards the gods.

good but likely better in print

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This book is very interesting and we'll written. The narrator is pretty good even if some old Norse words aren't correctly spelled.

Sadly, in my opinion, the author lost points when plugging some modern era political & trendy issues.
( left vs right and other subjects )

3 stars

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The author talks more about politics than any useful practices for pagans starting out. The statement that being a pagan and having no political view is the same as being a nazi is outlandish. Leave politics out of paganism. Anyone too far left or right has their ideas bleeding all over things it shouldn't. Even the suggested readings in the appendix are all feminism and transgender books. No thank you.

Way too political

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Got this audible hoping it could help supplement the hard copy I already own…I couldn’t even wade through Roger Clark’s performance.

Too haughty for my taste. Thanks but no thanks.

The Way is over produced

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