Old Norse

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with "The Norse Bible" Embark on an epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Norse Bible." This compelling read unveils the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each chapter invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will learn about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From Odin's wisdom to Thor's might, ...

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.

Enter the Language of the Vikings Old Norse was the tongue of longships and sagas, of law and ritual, of gods and heroes. English to Old Norse is a guide to that world of words, offering a clear path from modern English back into the speech of the North. Inside you will find: Essential vocabulary drawn from everyday life, trade, warfare, and belief. Explanations of how the Norse used their language in law, custom, and story. Thoughtful adaptations that give modern ideas an authentic Old Norse voice. Practical tools for readers, writers, and learners who want to bring the sagas closer. This ...

This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.

From the translator of the best-selling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members - including, among others, the dragon slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.

Let us take you back in time, when the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world—a time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, and witchcraft. Norse Paganism has survived the centuries, the rise and fall of empires, and the introduction of new religions. More than just a religion, it is also a way of life to help one lead a fulfilling existence…and every person, no matter their race, religion, or culture is welcome. History Brought Alive provides you with a single credible source detailing Norse Paganism.

SOMEONE STOLE ODIN'S GRANDDAUGHTER WHEN SHE WAS A BABY. They searched Asgard, but the little goddess was never found. Seventeen years later, a mortal girl survives something that should have killed a mortal, and Odin thinks he's found his lost granddaughter. He's not letting her go this time. Rune is taken from her clan and brought to a world full of riches and savage beings who would kill her if they discovered she's only mortal. Rune suspects a god has orchestrated this all from behind the scenes, but she can't guess who. Desperate, she strikes a deal with a god who might be as broken and...

Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era. They're powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination. Since ancient times, people have used them for guidance, and they're still being used today. In fact, more and more people are discovering the mysterious power of runes and are incorporating them into their daily spiritual practices.

Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.

Step beyond the myths and into the firelight. Heathenry: A Beginner’s Guide isn’t a book of theory—it’s a working manual for those ready to reclaim the old ways with both feet on the ground. This is where ancient ritual meets modern life. No fluff, no filler—just practical steps, clear explanations, and the tools to start living a tradition rooted in honor, kinship, and the sacred bond with land and ancestors. This isn’t just about reading the runes or memorizing the names of gods. It’s about how you greet the sun. How you raise your horn. How you make your home into a living ...

The Viking Age - from 750 to 1050 saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have been seen through the eyes of others, distorted to suit the tastes of medieval clerics and Elizabethan playwrights, Victorian imperialists, Nazis, and more. None of these appropriations capture the real Vikings, or the richness and sophistication of their culture.

Trixie Gilbert arrives at the edge of Conger Lake with a typewriter, a photocopied diary, and a heart full of righteous conviction. Once a bestselling author of Christian cautionary tales, she now seeks quiet redemption in a devout town that promises anonymity—and fertile ground for her next moral warning. But the boy whose diary she’s rewriting didn’t invite her sanctimony. And the spirits that dwell in the pines, in the water, and in the fog-draped woods of Central New York are older than her version of God. As Trixie reshapes a grieving teenager’s private pain into a lucrative ...

Bring living Norse magic into your daily life—ethically and step by step. The Norse Spellbook is a hands-on guide to runes, galdr (sung incantation), land-spirits, and practical rites for real results—protection, prosperity, love, healing, justice, divination, and seasonal work. Grounded in consent, reciprocity, and right relationship, this book shows you how to build wards, craft talismans, and work with the Elder Futhark as living powers—not decorations. Inside you’ll find: A clear foundation for Norse spellcraft—wyrd, reciprocity, and ethical practice. Step-by-step spells with ...

How much do you know about the enthralling and unique Viking culture? Perhaps you have watched one of the many remarkable fiction or non-fiction films that depict Vikings (Last Kingdom, anyone?), and it has piqued your interest, making you want to learn more. Or maybe you're just a big history buff, who is keen to learn more about how the Vikings lived, innovated, and helped shape society as we know it today.

The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.

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.

You can ignite the magic inside of you and discover the mystique of Old Norse magic to connect deeper with yourself, the Earth, and the divine powers of other realms using the sacred teachings inside The Old Norse Spell Book.

The Tale of Creatures & Gods brings to life the mystical beings and powerful deities of old Sweden, blending history, folklore, and immersive storytelling. Deep in the forests of Sweden, where mist curls through ancient trees and lakes shimmer under the moonlight, myths and legends whisper through the ages. Step into the shadows of the forest, where the Skogsrå watches from the trees, Näcken lures travelers with his haunting violin, and trolls stir beneath moss-covered boulders. Venture into the world of the Norse gods, where Odin seeks wisdom, Thor battles giants, and Loki weaves chaos ...

Jack Randall knew immediately something was off when he pulled up to the old roadhouse. Little did he know that crossing paths that night with the establishment's beautiful bartender and her handsomely-rugged boyfriend/cook would lead to him recalling his former life as a god – or fighting a rematch with the god who had stolen his memories.

Shamanism is humanity’s oldest spiritual tradition. In much of the Western world, the indigenous pre-Christian spiritual practices have been lost. Yet at the northern fringes of Europe, Christianity did not displace the original shamanic practices until the end of the Viking age. Reconstructing the shamanic practices of the hunter-gatherers of Scandinavia, Evelyn Rysdyk explores the evolution of Norse shamanism from its earliest female roots to the pre-Christian Viking Age.