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Norse Paganism: A Comprehensive Guide to Viking History and Culture - Gods, Rituals, Runes & Magic, Afterlife, and the Nine Realms of Norse Mythology

Erik Hansen

Dive into the world of Norse gods and goddesses! Discover the powerful rituals, symbols, and beliefs of Norse Paganism and how they can enrich your modern spiritual practice.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Viking history and culture? Want to learn about the powerful gods of Asgard and the mystical Nine Realms? Are you interested in discovering the ancient rituals and magic practices of the Norse people?

Then "Norse Paganism" is the perfect book for you! In this engaging guide, renowned author Erik Hansen explores the intricacies of Norse paganism, taking you on a journey through the fascinating world of Viking history and culture. From the powerful gods Odin and Thor to the magical runes, you'll learn all there is to know about the ancient pagan religion that shaped the lives of the Vikings, from its earliest to its modern-day influence on pop culture.

By separating fact from fiction, you will be given a detailed history of this deeply complex, magical religion. Scandinavian traditions will be explored in a historical context alongside the real-world practices of Norse Paganism.

Inside Norse Paganism, you will learn everything you need to know about:

  • The origins of Norse paganism and its history through the centuries
  • The Viking lifestyle - raids and warfare
  • The Christianization of Scandinavia and how paganism survived
  • The details surrounding Norse magic and runes
  • Gods and goddesses of Norse Mythology
  • The way Vikings regarded death and the afterlife
  • The Nine Realms of Norse Cosmology
  • How to become a Norse Pagan nowadays
  • The impact of Norse Paganism on pop culture

From ancient practices shrouded in shamanic mystery to present-day connections with nature, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding Norse Paganism.

If you're ready to learn the truth- the detailed, magical, brutal truth- pick up your copy today!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Novus Liber
  • Publish Date: Mar 4th, 2025
  • Pages: 152
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.33in - 0.47lb
  • EAN: 9781961963559
  • Categories: Folklore & MythologyPaganism & Neo-Paganism

Praise for this book

Fascinating readIn this fascinating and well-researched work, Erik Hansen explores the revival of Norse paganism-an ancient religious tradition-in modern times. Based on ancient Viking legends, this book provides an overview of paganism's history in North America and Europe, as well as its beliefs, practices, and contemporary relevance for today's practitioners. This is an essential book for those interested in examining how mythological stories are interpreted, re-used, and re-imagined for modern audiences. (James Sanders - Ancient Asgard)

Norse PaganismThe Norse Pagan religion was one of the most important religions in the world, and it influenced all other religions. Erik Hansen wrote an extremely well-researched book about modern-day revivals of this old religion. The book covers all aspects of this ancient pagan religion and includes a history of its development and how it has changed over time. It also offers information about runes, Norse poetry, and mythology, as well as current practices such as runic divination and ritual for magic spells. This book would be most useful for anyone interested in learning about a past ancient pagan religion in order to revive it once again. (Olaf Pedersen - Norse Mythos Hub)

Easy and informativeThis is a very well-researched and engaging book. The author explains the history of Norse paganism, which was the faith of Scandinavians, who were also Vikings. I found it interesting to read about how modern pagans do rituals based on ancient Viking legends and stories, as many of these things have survived only through oral tradition. Even though this book addresses a subject that is not always popular or easy to understand, it does so in a way that makes you want to learn more because everything is explained in such detail with references cited for sources; it's not simply someone's opinion. It's great to see a book like this being published at all because there are many people interested in Norse paganism who may feel alone or isolated due to their beliefs being suppressed throughout history by Christianity. (Anna Russell - Valhalla Voices)

An excellent guide to discovering Norse paganismThis book offers a descriptive guide to the world of Norse paganism as practiced by modern-day pagans and some details about ancient Viking beliefs. The author also describes various rituals and practices for finding inspiration, creating sacred space, honoring ancestors, celebrating holidays, and more. As the author notes, there is no one way to practice this highly personal form of spirituality, but this book does provide helpful insight into how Norse Pagans explore their faith and honor the gods. (Gordon Henderson - Saga of the North)