Customer Reviews
EXCELENT REFERENCE FOR THE NEWBIE - By: Hathor 38, 08 Nov 2008 
After reading so many rubbish books which claimed to be about Heathenism, but turned out more like neo-paganism, this was a refreshing book to read. It starts off as an introduction about being a Heathan, then examines the Gods/Goddeses, Cosmology, Soul etc.. It is all very easy to read, & nothing fluffy at allin the pages.
A must read.
It will convert you - By: Mr England, 21 Mar 2008 This is an amazing book, very spiritual. written by a modern heathen (someone who believesin the old anglo-saxon/viking gods) a great guide to the gods & a great chapter on the soul (much better that the christian idea of a soul). This talks about sacrifices/holidays/modern worship/ethics & much much more. I dont believein the gods but i still loved this book as it is what you make of it (e.g. for me worshipping the war gods, i am really bringing out the warrior within, my inner courage). This book helped me understand that I am a proud Anglo-saxon heathen (not a neo pagan). Go & read it, you will learn something. Highly recommended.
More than I bargained for... - By: William Richards, 14 Nov 2006 I realise that I didn't read the description properly before ordering this volume. I'm embarking (as a pure dilettant) on a course of reading to a/ Rediscover the magic of the Grimm's German Legends that I read enthralled very young,in a 19thC English edition (long gone, & I can't find an affordable translation). The Northern Gods offer a taste of Proust's madeleines for me! b/ Acquire a simple reference basis to tie together the various cultural manifestations of these legends, from Wagner's Ring to Tolkien (I'm a fan of both).
As a reference guide, one could do far worse for one's money, the Gods & events are succinctly but well described; a useful starting point indeed before going on to the more substantial works available.
I didn't however count on the promotion of Heathenry that the book offers (mentionedin the Amazon description). Neither insiduous nor obsessive, however, & indeed presentedin a quite interesting & intelligent manner (although my religious attachment is firmly elsewhere).
So, no regrets, this is a book I will read & return to.
Technically, full marks to the publisher, a well-made volume for its category.
An Excellent Work! - By: Ms. L. E. Spurr, 22 Aug 2006 As a Universalist & Modernist Heathen, i loved this book. Fair enough the die-hard reconstructionist brigade won't like it, but then their worldview is so dreary that the resultant depression means they can't appreciate a good read when they encounter one! This is one of the better books on Heathenism/Asatru available today, written by someone of genuine intelligence & spiritual integrity. If you want heathen history, then read a book about that. If you want Heathen Religion & Spirituality as experienced by a practitionerin the here & now, then this book is a good place to start.
