{"product_id":"the-rites-of-odin-paperback","title":"The Rites of Odin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Fitch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the door to the ancient Norse world of magic and spirituality with \u003cem\u003eThe Rites of Odin\u003c\/em\u003e by Ed Fitch. The ancient religion of Northern Europe was one of remarkable strength and power, as well as magic and beauty. Its adherents were themselves a solid and adventurous lot: the Norse, Slavs, Germans, ancient Russians, and of course, the Vikings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rites of Odin \u003c\/em\u003eis a complete sourcebook that brings the ancient values back to these turbulent times. What you read here is poetic and powerful, perfect for groups who have chose to follow the Old Ways, for families who wish to be unified by warm and close ceremonies, and for the solitary seeker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history and philosophy of ancient Norse magic made practical for today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic ritual preparation and design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeasonal festivals for groups, families, and individuals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtection rites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWedding rites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNorse lore\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Runes: their symbolism and use in divination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Rune-Talisman rite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrafting a drinking horn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrewing your own mead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rites of Odin\u003c\/em\u003e puts forth the message, in rites, practice, and background lore, that you are uniquely important. You are in charge of your own destiny. The family and friends who constitute your \"extended family\" are also important: by working together and helping one another, all of you can prosper and be happy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEd Fitch, one of the founders and major scholars of modern Paganism wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Rites of Odin\u003c\/em\u003e. Initiated into Gardnerian Wicca during the mid-1960s, he has continually added to the existing background lore on Wicca and mainstream Paganism, and is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential writers of rituals in the US today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd Fitch\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the major figures in modern Wicca and neo-Paganism. He traveled the world as an Air Force officer, an aerospace engineer, and a private investigator. He is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential writers of rituals in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9 x 6.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758149599520,"sku":"9780875422244","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1d17b641dd41c9b5725c514599ff3ba0.webp?v=1780119258","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-rites-of-odin-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}