{"product_id":"a-modern-guide-to-heathenry-lore-celebrations-and-mysteries-of-the-northern-traditions-paperback","title":"A Modern Guide to Heathenry: Lore, Celebrations, and Mysteries of the Northern Traditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGalina Krasskova\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdward Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible yet in-depth guide to this increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. This book explores the cosmology, values, ethics, and rituals practiced by modern heathens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Modern Guide to Heathenry\u003c\/i\u003e readers will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various heathen gods like Odin, Frigga, Freya, and Thor and will be granted a look into the devotional practices of modern votaries. Bl ts, the most common devotional rites, are 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many books on heathenry, this one is not denomination-specific, nor does it seek to overwhelm the reader with unfamiliar Anglo-Saxon or Norse terminology. For Pagans who wish to learn more about the Norse deities or those who are new to heathenry or who are simply interested in learning about this unique religion, \u003ci\u003eA Modern Guide to Heathenry\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect introduction. Those who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGalina Krasskova\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771347927328,"sku":"9781578636785","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/632566736937b0c31de72122ae2f2408.webp?v=1780385174","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-modern-guide-to-heathenry-lore-celebrations-and-mysteries-of-the-northern-traditions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}