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A Modern Guide to Heathenry

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A Modern Guide to Heathenry

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An accessible, yet in-depth, guide to this increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe
Heathenry is one of the fastest growing, polytheistic religious movements today. This book explores the cosmology, values, ethics and rituals practised by modern heathens.

In A MODERN GUIDE TO HEATHENRY 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. Blóts, 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.

Unlike 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, A MODERN GUIDE TO HEATHENRY is the perfect introduction. Those who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work as well.

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Paganism represents a wide variety of traditions that emphasize reverence for nature and a revival of ancient polytheistic and animistic religious practices. Paganism is not a traditional religion per se because it does not have any official doctrine, but it does have some common characteristics joining the great variety of traditions. One of the common beliefs is the divine presence in nature and the reverence of the natural order in life. Spiritual growth is related to the cycles of the Earth and great emphasis is placed on ecological concerns. Monotheism is almost universally rejected within Paganism and most Pagan traditions are particularly interested in the revival of ancient polytheist religious traditions including the Norse (northern Europe) and Celtic (Britain) traditions. Many Pagan traditions are intentionally reconstructionist in that they aim to revive many of the lost rituals of the ancient traditions, including holy days and seasonal celebrations. Besides Nature, many Pagans also worship a variety of gods and goddesses, including spirits which can represent national and local heroes. Many Pagans try to honor their ancestry and ancestors. Some Pagan traditions include ritual magic, but this practice is not universal.

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