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Exploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to the Gods, Lore, Rites, and Celebrations From the Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon Traditions (Exploring Series) Paperback – May 15, 2005

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Exploring the Northern Tradition is an introduction to the modern reconstruction of the ancient religion of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. This religion, called Heathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. This book provides a thorough guide to the cosmology, values, ethics, and rituals practiced by modern Heathens. It crosses denominational lines, examining practices common to all branches of Heathenry in an easily accessible format. Readers will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various Heathen Gods, like Odin, Frigga, Freya, and Thor, and the devotional practices of modern votaries. The most common devotional rite--the faining or blot--is examined in rich detail, with examples given for personal use.

Additionally, readers are introduced to the concept of wyrd or fate, so integral to the Heathen worldview. For those new to Heathenry, Pagans who wish to learn more about the Norse Deities, or those simply interested in learning about this unique religion, Exploring the Northern Tradition is the perfect introduction. Subjects covered include: -- The gods and goddesses -- Symbel -- The soul matrix -- Ethics and values of the modern heathen -- The history and evolution of modern Heathenry

Unlike many books on Heathenry, Exploring the Northern Tradition is not denomination specific, nor does it seek to overwhelm the reader with unfamiliar Anglo-Saxon or Norse terminology. Every new concept covered is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Readers will come away from this book with a thorough knowledge of what the Heathen community is like and what newcomers to that community can expect. Experienced Heathens will find a wealth of lore and inter-denominational critique that will make this book an excellent addition to their libraries.

The author, Galina Krasskova draws on her own 12 years of experience as a Heathen priest or weofodthignen. She is currently Aeweweard in Thaet Angelseaxisce Ealdriht and has studied interfaith ministry in NYC (where she is registered with the state as a minister). Drawing upon the foundation of her own experience as a Heathen, Rev. Krasskova provides a window into this faith that seeks to unite the wisdom of the past with the devotional inspiration of the present.

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Galina Krasskova is a heathen and has been a priest of Odin and Loki since the early 1990s. She holds a diploma from the New Seminary, a BA in cultural studies with a concentration in religious studies from Empire State College, and an MA in religious studies from New York University. She has presented at prestigious academic conferences including those held at Harvard, Santa Barbara University, Fordham University, CUNY Graduate Center, and Ohio State University.

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Publisher : Weiser; First edition (May 15, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 1564147916
ISBN-13 : 978-1564147912
Item Weight : 0.035 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.51 x 9 inches

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Joanna Vanderhoeven

An excellent guide for the beginner

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018

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This book is an excellent guide for someone new to Heathenry , Asatru or Notherm Shamanism. It covers all the basic material, as well as offering guidance for things not covered in "the lore", ie. creating your own prayers, making your own incense, personal devotions and more. It melds what we know alongside what we can add to the lore for our modern-day society. Well written and easily understood, with an easy-going tone that doesn't dumb down anything for the reader. Highly recommended, and buy with her other book, written with Raven Kaldera entitled Northerm Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner.

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My sister is Norse oriented and studying shamanism (sidh craft) ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014

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My sister is Norse oriented and studying shamanism (sidh craft); she loves this book and takes it everywhere with her. It goes camping with us when she does her Norse shamanism thing in the desert; it goes to the ocean when she does her Norse shamanism thing by the ocean; it goes to festivals when she does her Norse shamanism thing in groups. In short, she says this book is a must-have read for anyone interested in the Norse Germanic traditions (Asatru, Odinists, Norse orientations).

9 people found this helpful

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Joshua Hood

Good book to learn the ways of your ancestors

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020

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Very informative book on all 3 thmypes of Heathenry. Can be used to perform traditional Blot rituals.

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This was a present

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

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I got this for my son in law as a present. He loves it. Thats all I wanted.
I did look thru it before sending it along. I dont know a lot about Norse traditions but it did look as if everything it needed to be was there.

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Tracy

Perfect introduction to Heathenry

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015

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Perfect introduction to Heathenry. Loved the fact it was nondenominational. Have read some introductory books that criticized certain groups or are racist. Galina Krasskova did an excellent job staying neutral, covering the Gods and Goddesses sacred stories and modern devotionals while keeping the terminology simple. This is an easy read, would make a great gift for the novice or the experienced Heathen.

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Well done.

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018

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A well thought out and comprehensive book regarding the heathen faith, and very beneficial to beginners such as myself. The author also lists numerous other books for further study.

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Misty C

Highly Recommend

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019

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Wonderful book for reference and to learn for someone just starting down this path. I do wish there was more to do with actual ceremonies and ritual or corespondences for the gods but otherwise I would highly recommend. Very easy to read and has a pretty good list of recommended reading

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ashley

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021

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Good read for beginners

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AMDOG

One to keep on the shelf for the future

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2017

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A great book to start with when learning about the Northern traditions. Gives lots of information as well as a great further reading section at the end of the book.

AngieH

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2018

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Very informative

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lonewolf1066

A delightful read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2010

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You can tell this book was written with much passion from its author Galina Krasskova, or at least thats the vibe I got from reading this book. Exploring the Northern Tradition is a delightful book to read, and it is a great introduction for the beginner of this fast growing ancient religion to the Heathen world [and serious Heathens as well I must add!]
This book does not get bogged down on any one specific subject or expresses to you that you should do this or you should do that! instead this book gracefully guides you through its chapters from cosmology to the Gods and Goddesses, Wyrd, Blot, plus principles and practices and much more.
I personally liked the authors various prayers and meditations she has provided for the homage of the Gods and Goddess.
Once again this book is a perfect introduction for any person that is Heathen Curious, a scholar of Heathenry or already a Heathen follower....MAY THE GODS BE WITH YOU!!!

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M. Illum

great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2015

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A must for all who are norse heathens or who are just interrested in a great interdoktion to our ancestors true beliefs before the Abrahamic religions poisond and weakend the world. It goes thrue the cosmos, the gods and goddesses including the lesser known ones that are usually left out in other books on the subject and much more that will give you an insight into reconnecting with what was taken from us a long time ago and we only now are beginning to piece back together again.

4 people found this helpful

Sharpshooter

Exploring the Northern Tradiiton

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2010

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I found this book to be very accessible. I enjoyed reading the history and stories of the Northern Gods - I remembered them from my childhood and was delighted to meet up with them again. These are lost to the vast majority of us yet they speak to our mores and culture more than the Greek Gods for example. If you have heard of and want to learn about our Northern Gods, our religious history this book is an excellent way to start. It certainly resonated with me and I recommend it to anyone wondering about our non Christian past and what was lost when Christianity drove out the old Gods.

3 people found this helpful