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Asyniur: Women's Mysteries in the Northern Tradition

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McGrath attempts to assemble all the information about Norse goddesses from the admittedly limited sources, basing her work on an impressive list of scholarly works. In addition, she discusses the lives and status of Norse women. The book could do with some editting: it is sometimes a little disorganized and repetitive, but the paucity of information on this precise topic should make it of interest to those with an interest in Norse mythology and its present-day revival.

This book is a waste of money and time. I entirely regret the money I paid for this book and wish I could have the hour back that it took me to read it.

One should realize it is fluffy-bunny-make-it-up-as-you-go-along when the author quotes Diana Paxton's names for Freyja's cats. Of course anyone quoting Diana Paxton should be considered academically challenged.

The author completely misses the role of women in the Nordic society, nor does she have any idea of the role the Freyja played. Her idea of Freyja being sent as a hostage of war to the Aesir to be Odin's Bride is completely without merit. Furthermore it shows no understanding whatsoever of the role the Vanadis played to the ancient peoples of Northern Europe.

This is basically, someone with a little knowledge of the lore trying to make it jibe with modern Wiccan movement. If you want to find something on women's roles in the Nordic society look elsewhere, you won't find it here.

Danny