num_pages: 264
description: Flowing from its early pre-Christian beginnings through its modern worldview this book explores the deities history rituals magic and religion of Asatru from the unique perspective of a Gythja (Godwoman) within that path. The Heathen tradition revealed here describes the entire structure of Asatru and shows how its ancient themes ideas and practices are relevant to modern spiritual seekers.Clear and easy to understand yet thorough and comprehensive A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru will add depth to the Asatru experience for those who have practiced this faith for years while remaining accessible to beginners. It reveals Heathen perspectives on the nature of time creation spirits worship ethics and hospitality. It shares practical techniques with meditation prayer runes charms and life rituals covering birth/naming entry into adulthood weddings divorces funerals and more. An in-depth glossary index and bibliography help make this the must-read book for everyone interested in Asatru.
language: English
title: A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru
publisher: Llewellyn Publications