Author Topic: Starter books on Norse/Heathen/Asatru (Read 2013 times)

DancesWithHorses · « **on:** July 07, 2012, 10:27:34 am »

I'm looking for explorer-friendly books and resources on Norse mythology, Heathen and/or Asatru religious material.

If a thread on this has already been done, I apologize but would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.

E-books and online resources would be most convenient. Thanks!

Juniperberry · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2012, 02:40:39 pm »

Quote from: DancesWithHorses;63069

I'm looking for explorer-friendly books and resources on Norse mythology, Heathen and/or Asatru religious material.

If a thread on this has already been done, I apologize but would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.

E-books and online resources would be most convenient.

Temple of Our Heathen Gods has a large online library as does Northvegr.

Our Troth is also online and is one of my favorite introductory books.

Lokabrenna · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:04:13 pm »

Quote from: DancesWithHorses;63069

I'm looking for explorer-friendly books and resources on Norse mythology, Heathen and/or Asatru religious material.

If a thread on this has already been done, I apologize but would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.

E-books and online resources would be most convenient. Thanks!

My 101 book was Diana Paxson's Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism. It's a good introduction to liberal-to-moderate Asatru. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be in ebook format.

I also like Galina Krasskova's Exploring the Northern Tradition but with a caveat that the author is quite controversial in Heathen circles, so tread carefully. I say read all you can and make up your own mind.

DancesWithHorses · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:47:47 pm »

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Temple of Our Heathen Gods has a large online library as does Northvegr.

Our Troth is also online and is one of my favorite introductory books.

Thank you, I'll be sure to check them out.

Quote from: Lokabrenna;63098

My 101 book was Diana Paxson's Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism. It's a good introduction to liberal-to-moderate Asatru. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be in ebook format.

I also like Galina Krasskova's Exploring the Northern Tradition but with a caveat that the author is quite controversial in Heathen circles, so tread carefully. I say read all you can and make up your own mind.

Thanks, I'll see if I can get those... or go sit in the bookstore for a while and read them