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I liked this book well enough, but I didn't feel peculiarly educated by it, nor did I notice it very well done. Non a bad book-only much of the same stuff I've seen over the by 20 years. Sometimes some of these books seem similar "Re-Runs"
I don't want to plough anyone off this book. It was not badly written and the author knows what they are talking about, but for many pagans who take been reading Heathen books for many years, and who are typically History buffs, in that location will be cypher new nether the south I liked this book well enough, only I didn't experience particularly educated past it, nor did I find it very well washed. Not a bad book-only much of the same stuff I've seen over the past 20 years. Sometimes some of these books seem similar "Re-Runs"
I don't want to turn anyone off this book. It was non badly written and the writer knows what they are talking about, but for many pagans who have been reading Heathen books for many years, and who are typically History buffs, in that location will be null new nether the sun for you here.
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This was my kickoff exposure to a Saxon path. I plant it very interesting and well-explained overall, though there were a few things that I didn't empathize. A more in-depth explanation of "wyrd," for case, would've been helpful to me. The volume was focused primarily on the spiritual aspects of the path, not the magical aspects. I enjoyed reading it and found the occasional Tolkien/Lord of the Rings reference to be a nice tie-in to something in popular civilization. I would consider re-reading the b
This was my first exposure to a Saxon path. I plant it very interesting and well-explained overall, though at that place were a few things that I didn't empathize. A more than in-depth caption of "wyrd," for instance, would've been helpful to me. The volume was focused primarily on the spiritual aspects of the path, not the magical aspects. I enjoyed reading it and found the occasional Tolkien/Lord of the Rings reference to exist a dainty tie-in to something in popular civilisation. I would consider re-reading the volume on occasion, as more of an inspirational volume than a guide. I don't currently follow this path but thought the writer had some first-class points for pagans in general.
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Wonderful book on (Anglo) Saxon Heathenry.
Chapters well written. No political statements, for which I'm grateful.Practiced exposé on who Anglo-Saxons were, on ritual, on the Gods and Goddesses, on the sacred calendar. And much more.
Easy to read, but non empty of pregnant and content.
A good book to start on a path of Heathenry and a welcome actress for those already following the Old Way.
Wonderful book on (Anglo) Saxon Heathenry.
Capacity well written. No political statements, for which I'grand grateful.Skilful exposé on who Anglo-Saxons were, on ritual, on the Gods and Goddesses, on the sacred calendar. And much more.
Easy to read, but not empty of significant and content.
A skilful book to beginning on a path of Heathenry and a welcome extra for those already following the Old Way.
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If yous are following the old Anglo-Saxon path and need a skillful down to earth book to learn from, this is information technology. This is ane of my favourite authors on this subject field. His books are like shooting fish in a barrel to understand, logical and practical for following an sometime path in a mod earth.
I am familiar with Asatru and the Infidel organized religion taken from the perspective of the Scandinavians and Icelanders. The original follower of the Norse deities were all pretty much Germanic or Anglo-Saxon. This volume offers a beginner course from the view point of British Anglo-Saxon practice. For the well-nigh part is much the same. Rituals are very similar. The most glaring difference though is how they pronounce their words. For example Odin is not called Odin just he is rather called Woden. Freya is I am familiar with Asatru and the Pagan religion taken from the perspective of the Scandinavians and Icelanders. The original follower of the Norse deities were all pretty much Germanic or Anglo-Saxon. This book offers a beginner course from the view point of British Anglo-Saxon practise. For the most function is much the same. Rituals are very similar. The most glaring difference though is how they pronounce their words. For example Odin is not called Odin but he is rather chosen Woden. Freya is called Freyo, Freyer her blood brother is chosen Ing. Asguard is pronounced "Osgeard" (Osyard). Heimdall is called Hama. In Saxon heathenry Freo (the Goddess ) is barely mentioned if at all an has hardly whatever places named after her in England.I think information technology is pertinent to signal out that Anglo-Saxon civilisation has pretty much defined British Religion, Spirituality and ethos. Politics have been the cause of people trying to proper noun everything Celtic. This denial came as a result of German involvement in World War i and ii. It was from Anglo-Saxon mythology that Tolkien received much of his inspiration from Anglo-Saxon Lore. For example the ents, those walking tree, were actually giants called Ettins who had a world of their own. They were not interested in the world of humans or Middle Earth at all.
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The championship of this book, Travels through Middle Earth: the Path of a Saxon Pagan is a little flake deceptive, in equally much equally the Eye World it speaks of is the Middle realm of Anglo-Saxon Norse mythology and not really Tolkien'due south Center Earth for the almost function, although they are related, but still this is a adept book on a subject, Saxon paganism, of which these elves knew niggling. As the author points out, however, all of those of us who have been reared with English as a main linguistic communication, whether o
The championship of this volume, Travels through Center Earth: the Path of a Saxon Pagan is a petty bit deceptive, in as much as the Middle Earth information technology speaks of is the Middle realm of Anglo-Saxon Norse mythology and non really Tolkien's Middle Earth for the most part, although they are related, merely still this is a adept volume on a bailiwick, Saxon paganism, of which these elves knew little. Equally the writer points out, withal, all of those of us who have been reared with English every bit a primary language, whether one's ancestors were Saxons or not, take an inherent connection to the Saxon civilisation. That is if one accepts the premise that language tends to guide idea and perspective.
We wish this volume had more than of Saxon magic in it than information technology does, it is primarily about worship of the Saxon Gods (who are very like the Norse ones), but we plant information technology quite illuminating anyway. And, it has a uncomplicated recipe for making Mead. How can y'all crush that?
The Silver Elves authors of Faerie Unfolding: The Cosmic Expression of the Divine.
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I expected more from this than your bones Paganism 101, but that'due south what information technology turned out to be. In that location'due south not much to this volume but a piddling basic Asatru (the mod name for norse paganism), a piddling Wicca, and a mead recipe. The truth is that we probably won't ever know that much about Anglo-Saxon paganism, because these two races only emerged from the surrounding tribes when they got into acquisition and smiting, by which time they were, of class, Christian. Most of the data that can be g I expected more from this than your basic Paganism 101, but that's what it turned out to exist. At that place'due south non much to this book but a little basic Asatru (the modernistic name for norse paganism), a little Wicca, and a mead recipe. The truth is that we probably won't always know that much about Anglo-Saxon paganism, because these 2 races only emerged from the surrounding tribes when they got into acquisition and smiting, by which time they were, of course, Christian. Well-nigh of the information that tin be gleaned from existing written records and physical evidence strongly resembles what we already know about other germanic tribes. And so information technology's non too surprising that this volume comes down to Asatru with the language slightly altered.I'd read reviews that said this book included a lot of Alaric'due south personal experiences, just this turned out not to be true. Nor does it go into much depth almost any topic other than mead. The dude really likes mead. This is a uncomplicated how-to book, aught more or less.
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A basic introduction to Anglo-Saxon paganism as the author practices it. I would have happily seen more depth and detail, but I exercise take Albertsson's indicate that he's consciously shying away from defining an orthopraxy. His clear outlay of basic terms and concepts, too as his frequent comparisons/contrasts with other faiths and traditions, gave a solid view into his practice, especially for readers who already accept some familiarity with other varieties of Euro-American paganism.My master beefiness is
A basic introduction to Anglo-Saxon paganism as the author practices information technology. I would have happily seen more than depth and detail, only I exercise take Albertsson's point that he's consciously shying away from defining an orthopraxy. His clear outlay of basic terms and concepts, equally well as his frequent comparisons/contrasts with other faiths and traditions, gave a solid view into his practice, specially for readers who already have some familiarity with other varieties of Euro-American paganism.My main beefiness is with the Tolkien comparisons, which seem to take been added in not as whatever sort of useful or elucidating references, simply rather as a means to brand the book appeal to a mass audience — a misstep, in my opinion.
Also a rather detailed department on mead, which, every bit others have noted, seems a fiddling overboard. Notwithstanding, equally a cook and lover of mead, I did enjoy that section thoroughly, if in a different way than the rest.
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An intriguing expect at a practicing Anglo-Saxon Infidel or Heathen as he says. Spends a lot of fourth dimension showing the differences between the Norse pantheon and the Anglo-Saxon 1 (too as throwing shade at Stan Lee). Feels English speakers should have more analogousness for Anglo-Saxon every bit it is coded in our speech. But then again, the English linguistic communication is a wide and bright tapestry from many peoples, times and cultures. My orlay may have A-Due south influences, simply it also has the books I read, the countries I gre An intriguing look at a practicing Anglo-Saxon Pagan or Pagan as he says. Spends a lot of time showing the differences between the Norse pantheon and the Anglo-Saxon one (every bit well as throwing shade at Stan Lee). Feels English speakers should accept more than analogousness for Anglo-Saxon every bit it is coded in our speech. But then once again, the English is a wide and vivid tapestry from many peoples, times and cultures. My orlay may have A-S influences, but it also has the books I read, the countries I grew up in, the stories of my kith and kin (like that? used the Old English), and the orlays of my ancestors, too. Only equally he was at great pains to point out, his religion accepts all others, not as competitors, simply equally dissimilar paths.
My wyrd may not follow the path of Saxon Pagans, only I am better for learning more than about them.
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Anyone seeking to pursue spirituality through Anglo-Saxon Paganism should offset right here. This is as excellent an introduction to a detail faith as I've always encountered. The writer blends an abundance of practical and scholarly inquiry, along with a pragmatic sense of humor, to relate basic data and useful rituals that anybody in such a pursuit could use. The volume is not too long-winded, only still informative enough to make a precise start down this interesting path.Unfortunately
Anyone seeking to pursue spirituality through Anglo-Saxon Paganism should start right here. This is every bit excellent an introduction to a particular faith every bit I've ever encountered. The author blends an abundance of practical and scholarly enquiry, forth with a pragmatic sense of humor, to relate bones data and useful rituals that everyone in such a pursuit could use. The book is not too long-winded, but notwithstanding informative plenty to make a precise showtime down this interesting path.Unfortunately, I'm not an Anglo-Saxon Heathen, and have no want to be one. Although I'm generally interested in pagan books, I found this work to be hopelessly obscure and of piffling use. Thus, I've rated information technology only three/five stars.
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For those looking on a serious book on Saxon religion this is non it. Whch be guessed at seeing every bit Llewelyn published it. While many of the mutual myths in Saxon traditions he says are not true is right I institute his worldview, attitude and writing style to be very 90s and subsequently neo-pagan. The first halve if the book was tolerable, albeit a chip paganism 101. The latter half of the book with holy days and rites of passage are then ludicrous I had a hard time finishing the volume. If your a Wiccan or For those looking on a serious book on Saxon religion this is not information technology. Whch be guessed at seeing as Llewelyn published it. While many of the common myths in Saxon traditions he says are not true is right I found his worldview, attitude and writing manner to be very 90s and later on neo-infidel. The first halve if the volume was tolerable, admitting a flake paganism 101. The latter half of the book with holy days and rites of passage are so ludicrous I had a difficult time finishing the book. If your a Wiccan or wiccatru looking to alloy in some Anglo Saxon mythology into your practice you lot may like this. If your a recon or revivalist in any way practice non waste your money ...more
When I commencement picked up this book, I thought it would accept something to do with J.R.R. Tolkien's Eye Globe. Realized my mistake after getting it home and starting to really read it!All the same, Travels Through Middle Globe is interesting. It'south a basic introduction to a modernistic reconstruction of ancient Anglo-Saxon infidel religion. When I say "basic," I mean but that, and that's my main complaint well-nigh this volume. It'southward a little likewise basic--give me more data, please!
Compare to Brian Bates
When I get-go picked upward this book, I idea it would accept something to do with J.R.R. Tolkien's Heart Earth. Realized my fault after getting it home and starting to really read it!All the aforementioned, Travels Through Heart Earth is interesting. Information technology's a basic introduction to a modern reconstruction of aboriginal Anglo-Saxon heathen religion. When I say "bones," I mean just that, and that'south my principal complaint near this book. Information technology's a little too bones--give me more than data, delight!
Compare to Brian Bates's The Real Heart Earth.
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While I constitute a couple of the writer's ideas pretty far-fetched, over all I enjoyed his tone and the thoughts and ideas he shared. I've been curious the past couple years what the religions of my ancestors pre-christianity would have looked like, and this gives me a large slice of the puzzle. Though, he speaks to Anglo-Saxon Paganism, I would gather that information technology would be quite a bit the aforementioned whether those ancestors were Saxon immigrants to England, or residents of what are all the same German lands. While I establish a couple of the writer'due south ideas pretty far-fetched, over all I enjoyed his tone and the thoughts and ideas he shared. I've been curious the by couple years what the religions of my ancestors pre-christianity would have looked similar, and this gives me a large slice of the puzzle. Though, he speaks to Anglo-Saxon Paganism, I would gather that information technology would be quite a bit the same whether those ancestors were Saxon immigrants to England, or residents of what are still High german lands. ...more than
Disappointing. It's a very bones Asatru 101 book using Anglo-Saxon words instead of Norse words. At that place'southward hardly anything in this book that makes "Saxon Paganism" at all distinct from Asatru. The chapter on mead is utterly unnecessary. Toward the end, Albertsson makes a number of suspicious claims that really ought to be backed up with a citation or two. Yous'd larn more from an hour on Wikipedia. Disappointing. Information technology's a very basic Asatru 101 book using Anglo-Saxon words instead of Norse words. At that place's inappreciably annihilation in this volume that makes "Saxon Paganism" at all singled-out from Asatru. The chapter on mead is utterly unnecessary. Toward the end, Albertsson makes a number of suspicious claims that really ought to be backed up with a commendation or two. You'd learn more from an 60 minutes on Wikipedia. ...more
I really enjoyed reading this volume. Alaric is a wonderful writer and provides fantabulous information for someone new to a Saxon path. This book actually inspired me to move forrad with my own Anglo-Saxon path and also, reconnect with my German heritage and ancestors. I can't wait to read more by Alaric! I really enjoyed reading this book. Alaric is a wonderful author and provides excellent information for someone new to a Saxon path. This book really inspired me to move forward with my own Anglo-Saxon path and too, reconnect with my High german heritage and ancestors. I can't look to read more past Alaric! ...more
Basically an ANGLO-SAXON paganism 101 book. Not Asatru, except in the similarities. A good basic overview, interesting read, discussing the views of Angle-Saxons. Did bring up the similarities with Norse, Scandinavian, and Germanic commonalities, merely is not the aforementioned thing.
This book was fascinating... I loved how the author delved into the connections betwixt the English and Anglo-Saxon Paganism. Did this sway me to go a Pagan? Absolutely not... did it requite me some much needed insight into this belief system? Absolutely yes. Like shooting fish in a barrel, quick read.
Trying to greenbacks in on the Tolkien frenzy this book provide an unsourced view of the recreation of the early anglo-saxon religion for the very basic beginner. It never gets into anything very deeply and seldom traces any practice back further than mod 1970s paganism. Disappointed.
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