Norse Paganism: The Spirituality Guide of Norse Religion, Runes and Ceremonies

by Neil Legend

Overview

Are you intrigued by Norse religion and fascinating Nordic runes?

Now You Can Immerse Yourself in the Worlds of Viking Warriors, Runes, Rituals, Norse Gods, Magical Heroes and Nordic Folklore By Neil Legend!

Norse mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework upheld during and around the time of the Viking Age (c. 790- c. 1100 CE).

The world of Norse mythology is endlessly fascinating. It is not all raiding and looting as we are often led to believe. It is much more than just the enduring battles that the Gods of the Norsemen faced and has profoundly impacted modern culture.

Top 3 Reasons To Read This Norse Mythology Book Today:

✔️ You Will Go On A Journey To The Lives Of The Vikings

✔️ You Will Examine How The Viking Practices And Beliefs Carried On Into Modern Society

✔️ You Will Encounter Familiar Words That Are Now Part Of The English Language

Within the pages of this addictive book, you will also:

✅ Learn About Norse Religion

✅ Examine How Runes Translate into Sagas

✅ Discover the Norse Ceremonies

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781915331045
Publisher:	Top Notch International
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Series:	Mythology, Magical Heroes and Creatures , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	70
Sales rank:	934,660
File size:	450 KB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION... 1

1  MIDGARD THROUGH THE EYES OF THE NORSE.. 3

1.1   The Lands of the Norsemen.. 3

1.2   Boundaries, Frontiers and What Lies Beyond.. 4

1.3   Societal Structures of the Norsemen.. 5

1.4   Gender Conformities Were NOT a Thing of the Past 6

1.5   The Tiers of Societal Classes. 9

1.6   Viking Acculturation.. 10

1.7   Symbols of the Futhark Alphabet and their Interpretation 12

1.8   How Runes Translate into Sagas. 15

1.9   Common Sources of Norse Mythology.. 16

1.10 Conclusion.. 17

2  THE ASPECTS OF NORSE RELIGION... 19

2.1   How the Vikings Saw the Universe. 19

2.2   An Overview of the Nine Realms. 20

2.2.1    Asgard.. 20

2.3   Vanaheim... 21

2.4   Midgard.. 22

2.5   Alfheim... 22

2.6   Svartalfheim... 23

2.7   Jotunheim... 23

2.8   Nidavellir. 24

2.9   Muspellheim... 24

2.10 Niflheim... 25

2.11 The Interconnectedness of All Life. 25

2.12 Why Yggdrasil is a Central Figure in the Universe of the Norsemen 26

2.13 Time, Destiny, and Death.. 28

2.14 Time According to the Vikings. 28

2.15 Were the Vikings in Control of their Lives?. 29

2.16 The Norns. 30

2.17 The Afterlife Was Not Always Paradise. 31

2.18 Courage, not Morality Determines Your Afterlife. 32

2.19 Hel (Domain). 32

2.20 Valhalla. 34

2.21 Places and Times for Worship.. 37

2.22 Sacrifices. 44

2.23 How the Vikings communed with the Magical and Spiritual Worlds 46

2.24 Conclusion.. 48

3  IN THE BEGINNING... 49

3.1   An Introduction to the Cosmogony of the Norsemen 49

3.2   How the Universe Looked at the Beginning of Time. 50

3.3   Ginnungagap.. 50

3.4   Muspellheim... 51

3.5   Niflheim and the Elivagr. 51

3.5.1    A Land of Fire, Ice, and Chaos. 52

3.6   The First Beings. 53

4  CONCLUSION... 60

5  REFERENCES.. 63