The Whisperings of Woden: Nine Nights of Devotional Practice [Paperback]

Galina Krasskova (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2004

The Norse God Odin, known among the Anglo-Saxons as Woden, has been revered and honored for thousands of years. Although the original religion and cultures that worshipped Him were irrevocably changed by the spread of Christianity across Europe, He is still very much honored today among reconstructionist Heathens. This book is one of internal prayer, a heartfelt collection of prayers and meditations celebrating Woden, in all His many guises. It is written by a woman dedicated to Woden and is offered as a simple guide to those who may wish to draw closer to the Old Man.

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About the Author

Originally ordained in 1995 in the Fellowship of Isis, Reverend Galina Krasskova converted to Heathenry in 1996 after several potent experiences with Odin. In 2000, Galina graduated from and was ordained by The New Seminary, an interfaith seminary in New York. From 1999 until 2001, Galina was on the faculty at the seminary as lecturer in Pagan and Heathen religions. She currently serves as a mentor to first year students within the seminary. Galina has been a Blotere (priest)within Heathenry for many years and is currently priest of Urdabrunnr Kindred (urda.seika.org) in New York City. She is a frequent contributor to such well-known Pagan and Heathen magazines as “Sagewoman,” “NewWitch,” “Idunna,” “The Ealdriht Bóc,” and “Marklander. In addition to “The Whisperings of Woden,” Galina has also written a basic introduction to Heathenry titled “ Exploring the Northern Tradition” which available at amazon.com or in your local bookstore.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (July 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594574375
• ISBN-13: 978-1594574375
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,979,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal experience with The Old Man, shared., October 11, 2004

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A Tyrswoman (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Whisperings of Woden: Nine Nights of Devotional Practice (Paperback)

Far too often when we read books on the Gods and Goddesses of old Europe we get a scholarly analysis with very little personality. We are inundated with dates, places, place names and other bits of information that may serve us well in our quest for data on the Gods/esses, but we don't learn how to relate to them.

Ms. Krasskova has done a tremendous job relating to us, her very personal experiences with the Old Man. She shares her poems, devotionals and experiences with Odin in an attempt to open our minds to him. We can see through her that he is a multi-faceted God who isn't confined to the pages of old books, but is living and breathing in those of us who are "fulltrui" to him.

Even those who aren't devoted to Odin can still use her experiences to jump start their own practice to the Gods/esses that they follow.

This book is definitely recommended for those who are willing to think out of the box.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, April 29, 2007

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H. Lauer (Somewhere in Midgard) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Whisperings of Woden: Nine Nights of Devotional Practice (Paperback)

This book is a must for those like myself who, while deeply attached to the integrity of the historical record, want more of heathenism than arguments over matters of fact and history.

This book, then, is a door towards the personal relationship that the author has with Woden. As I have a similar relationship, I found the book to be extremely moving and powerful. It is so rare to read books on heathenism which have any sense of personal connection or understanding. There is no abstraction here.

Furthermore, Galina is extremely clear about where the historical record ends and her own personal inspiration begins. This is an important step because in doing so she demonstrates that care for the historical record can go hand in hand with developing new expressions of heathen spirituality. The latter does not Have to come at the expense of the former.

Some of the practices offered in the book are not that directly interesting to me, largely because some of these things I have invented in my own way already. But the real gift is the inspiration, the invitation to forge new ways of exploring my relationship to One Eye.

Thank you so much for this work, Galina. I am deeply glad that I bought it.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully heartfelt, April 6, 2005

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Elizabeth Vongvisith (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Whisperings of Woden: Nine Nights of Devotional Practice (Paperback)

I'm not a heathen or an Odin's-woman, but I think this is an awesome book. Krasskova's intense love and devotion to the All-Father shines through her words, and it is obvious that unlike many other authors, she has and does actually LIVE what she writes about. I agree with the previous reviewer in that one need not be dedicated to Odin to appreciate what this book has to offer. It is a beautiful and inspirational work that all of us who love our Gods may benefit from.