Book Review: Norse Mysticism : An Exploration of Viking Traditions and Magical Practices by Disa Forvitin

  Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge, from Quatro Group, via Edelweissplus, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it. All opinions are my own.

Norse Mysticism is an engaging and hands-on introduction to the deep magic, spirituality, and oral histories of the ancient Nordic people.

 

Synopsis:

Immerse yourself in the rich history and mysticism of Nordic legends and engage with them first hand with this elegantly designed guide.

The gods and goddesses of the Norse pantheon are larger-than-life beings who practice and wield magic like no other. Norse Mysticism introduces you to these deities and the customs and traditions that surround them, including:
 

• An exploration of Oral Traditions and mythic gods and goddesses
• Guides to runes and vocal magic
• Techniques for spellcasting and divination
• Histories behind Nordic teachings and customs
• Records of ancient prose works and poems

With this guidebook for both newcomers and experts alike, experience the magical and beautiful spirituality of the Vikings and foster a deeper connection to yourself and the world as a whole.

The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly with these practices through rituals, spells, and more.

Also available in the Mystic Traditions series: Native American Spiritualism, Zen Buddhism, Celtic Mysticism, and Indian Spirituality.

Review:

For those looking to research everything Viking, this is a good starter book. It's not meant to be all encompassing, but it delivers on the majority, giving the newbie, a good grounding in Viking mythology and how it affected every part of their lives. It also does a good job in explaining their God system, and one can see where is was easy for them to blend in with the Celts, with their own belief system, that had many shared concepts.

We're a firm believer in learning about different faiths and religions, and this is a good book to learn about the old Viking ways, even if they aren't part of your ancestral makeup. The illustrations go a long way in helping one to understand how complex the Vikings were. Like our first peoples in America, they had a vivid culture and communication with natures and other cultures, long before the arrival of Europeans. For those interested in history and religion, this is a good book from the series to check out.

About the Author:

<>Disa Forvitin is a lifelong practitioner of mystical traditions and is passionate about Norse history and culture. A pagan through and through, she casts runes and leaves offerings to the nature spirits in the suburbs of the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, where she lives with her partner and an unhealthy number of books.