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Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner: A Book of Prayer, Devotional Practice, and the Nine Worlds of Spirit [Paperback]

Galina Krasskova (Author), Raven Kaldera (Author)
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January 2009
Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner is a ground-breaking look at the development of devotional work within the body of polytheistic religious traditions ranging from Theodism to Asatru to Norse Paganism, that comprise the greater umbrella of the Northern Tradition. While interest in devotional and experiential work within these traditions has been growing rapidly over the past few years, this is the first book to offer an inclusive look at the diverse scope and breadth of such practices as a living, modern-day religion. It features an in-depth exploration of altar work, prayer, prayer beads, ritual work, sacred images, lore, and a thorough examination of the common core cosmology that forms the foundation of belief for the vast expanse of Northern Tradition communities.

Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner is not denomination-specific: rather, it seeks to provide an entry into interior practice for anyone involved in a branch of this broad family of traditions of the ancient Norse, Germanic, and Saxon peoples, using material suitable for the solitary, independent practitioner. Those outside of the Northern Tradition who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work, as well.

This important new title can be seen as a companion book to Galina Krasskova's Exploring the Northern Tradition or it can stand entirely on its own.

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About the Author

Galina Krasskova is a free-range tribalist Heathen who has been a priest of Odin for more than a decade. Her primary interest is Heathen devotional work, and she has both written and lectured extensively on the subject. Krasskova is a Northern Tradition shaman currently residing in New York, where she is pursuing her masters in religious studies. She is the author of several books, including Exploring the Northern Tradition.

Raven Kaldera is a Northern-Tradition Pagan shaman, diviner, homesteader, activist, founding member of the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel, and managing editor of Asphodel Press. He has written and published numerous books and articles, including Urban Primitive and the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series.

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  • Paperback: 254 pages
  • Publisher: New Page Books; 1 Original edition (January 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601630344
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601630346
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars After getting your bearings, March 27, 2009
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I'd agree with some of the other reviewers: this book isn't for absolute beginners, but neither do I think it advertises itself as such. It is a book of prayer and devotional practice after all, and in the capacity it fills a niche beautifully.

For strict recons, I'd recommend a textbook of old Norse or English and some manuscripts, but for anyone who has ever felt a more mystical bend to their practice of heathenry, this book is a must.

For those who are looking for a deeper connection with their ancestors, the local spirits of place, and the gods, this book gives constructive advice for developing your own practices, be they solitary rights, daily prayer, or "right action," which is the part when you walk the talk and go out and do things as acts of spiritual devotion. Every section comes with examples and ideas to branch out from there. My only complaint: it felt too short! Luckily, you can keep up with the authors at their blog, where you'll find more of the same. http://godsmouths.blogspot.com/
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing....simply amazing., February 18, 2012
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This book was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I consider myself Rokkatru, a devoted Loki's-woman and humble student of the Jotnar, and I adore the fact that this book included devotionals for, prayers to, and a good deal of information about my fulltrui and his beloved second wife Sigyn. It is well written, informative, and gives a wide view of the Northern Traditions from both Reconstructionist and Reconstructionist-derived sides of the coin. It is a welcome, and now loved addition to my library. I will be ordering the other books from Raven and his kith in the future. Hail and blessings to the authors! May the Gods favor you and your kin!
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9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars After 101, January 15, 2011
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This is an excellent mid-level text on the Northern Tradition, for those who have already gotten passed basic introductory texts. The chapters are clear and well laid-out, with loads of practical advice. Krasskova's passion for the subject shines through on every page.

Also recommended: Essential Asatru by Paxson, Travels Through Middle Earth by Albertson, and Introduction to Pagan Studies by Davy.
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northern tradition, northern gods, final wyrd, personal gnosis, altar work
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Solitaru Practitioner, Prauer Beads, Hail Thor, Holy Ones, Doinii the Work, Solitary Rites, Nine Worlds of Spirit, The Evolution of Practice, Nine Noble Virtues, Ingvi Frey, Right Action, Poetic Edda, The Conundrum of Words, Northern European, Joshua Tenpenny, Sigdrifa's Prayer, Sacred Inouíru, Gods Themselves, Elizabeth Vongvisith, Devotional Practice
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