The Viking Gods Mythology of the Norsemen eBook Alessandro Revan
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“The visible world is the flesh of the invisible gods. The Old Ways still live within us, in our blood, heart and soul and only need to be rediscovered by rediscovering our heritage, of our polytheistic Indo-European forefathers.
By studying mythology, we are indeed studying how our ancestors of the pre-Christian age saw themselves and their world. Thus, we come to find values and ideals long-forgotten or put aside in the modern society”.
Alessandro Revan, founder of the renowned Internet group Sons of Odin (counting several thousands of members), presents a deepening on the supernatural world of the Viking-Age. The book deals with description and analysis of the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the Heathen Scandinavians, providing a complete cycle of stories of ancient myths of the Norsemen.
The author treats keenly the meaning behind such mythological world and the significance that those supernatural beings have in our every day life.
INSIDE YOU WILL READ ABOUT
- a comparison between monotheistic and polytheistic religions (sacred-profane dichotomy, view of nature, universalism and folkish, anthropomorphic features);
- more than 20 deities (including Odin, Thor, Loki, Tyr, Freya, Freyr etc.,), nature, roles, and meanings;
- giants, with the description of the most renowned ones – as Fenrir, Jörmungandr, Ymir, Surtr, etc. – nature and roles and meaning of the giants;
- other supernatural beings (elves, landvaettir, trolls, dwarves, etc.);
- cosmology (the Nine Worlds, etc.);
- the underworld (Hel, Valhalla, Folkvang, Valkyries, einherjar, the undead, etc.)
- 27 retellings of Norse myths (creation of the cosmos, Aesir-Vanir war, the Mead of Poetry, Tyr sacrifice, Ragnarök, etc.) and a comment for each tale;
- influence of Norse Mythology on our lives today, with respect to each single deity, giants, values of the pagan Norsemen etc.;
- parallels between Norse mythology and other Indo-European polytheistic religions (Celtic, Irish, Greek, Roman, etc..)
- other relevant topics historical background, berserker, sea monsters, sacrifices, clash of religions, seidr (magic), etc..
The Viking Gods Mythology of the Norsemen eBook Alessandro Revan
Excellent educational work for considering about Norse mythology. Nice connection between old archaic language of mythology and modern way of thinking and challenges between world views.Product details
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The Viking Gods Mythology of the Norsemen eBook Alessandro Revan Reviews
i am loving this book and learning so much
An excellent educational book on Norse Mythology, written for both Beginner's and experts in mind.
What a great work from an active member of Nordic community! This book contains a fresh perspective on the Nordic myths and their relation to the modern age.
So far, worth every penny I paid. Have been looking for answers for years and Alessandro's book has given me all the answers I've needed so far. Love it and it's a great read.
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in Norse heathenism. Well researched and written and covers a variety of topics as well as containing a good amount of stories from the sagas. I recommend this book whole heartedly.
Excellent educational work for considering about Norse mythology. Nice connection between old archaic language of mythology and modern way of thinking and challenges between world views.
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