was a great beginner book on Norse legend, their gods, and magic practices, I found this to be an interesting read, I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review, It was quite interesting reading about Norse magic and runes, The information provided in this book was all new to me which made it all the more appealing, This was a good introduction book to the Norse people and their beliefs, I do wish that the novel went more in depth into the magic and runes, as the title describes,
I did enjoy learning more about Norse culture and how it has evolved through history, I also loved the set up of the novel, broken down into sections for ease of referencing back to certain aspects.
There are also some amazing links and references at the end of the novel for further reading and learning, which I greatly appreciated.
I received this advanced readers copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily,
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Alive is a beginner friendly introduction to modern Norse Magic and the use of Runes, from an historical perspective.
However, it should be noted that the book is aimed at those with an initial interest in Norse history, myth, and folklore, and not to more esoteric modern readers looking for non historical based magic content.
The book is very well structured in nine chapters dedicated to key concepts related to Norse history Time amp PeopleGods amp RealmsMyth amp Folklorethe concepts of Seiðr, Spà amp Galdr Rune and RunestonesRunic DivinationReligionconnection to Nature amp the Unseenas well as Norse Morality amp Ethics.
An exhaustive list of references is also included,
The book is wellwritten, interesting, and easy to read, its prose flows easily from page to page aimed primordially to interested readers without any previous formal knowledge of Norse Magic amp Runes in an historical context, those readers interested in a more indepth information about Norse magic, religion and mythology should look for more advanced works.
Nevertheless, the book is an interesting beginnerfriendly introduction, I received a copy of Norse Magic amp Runes by History Brought Alive from Book Sirens,
I was really excited about this book, and it really is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the Norse Culture from an introductory standpoint.
I was a bit disappointed that they didnt go into more depth with some of the topics and I really wish they would have included the correct way to pronounce all the words in old Norse, like the rune names, etc.
They did, however, list a ton of references which is great for anyone who wants to dig deeper on their own.
Overall, worth the read if you want to learn more or have little prior knowledge of the Norse Culture,
This book is packed with interesting information and stories, Unfortunately it does not focus on the runes in detail so I was a bit disappointed in that,
However, from a purely educational perspective on the Nordic history and lifestyle this book is worth taking a look at.
loved this book so much
A snowy wind moves through the mountains encircling Arne and his son, But the winds will not reach them here, under the watchful eyes of their Gods, . .
Welcome to The World of Norse Magic amp Runes
Let us take you back in time.
When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world, A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, sorcery and witchcraft,
It was Odin himself, the wisest God who unlocked the universes most powerful magic, He discovered the Runic alphabet as part of his trial, in which he hung from Yggdrasil, the World Tree, for nine days.
Nowadays, Runes amp Norse Magic are used as a method of connecting to ones higher self, Or as a way of foretelling what the future may hold, Now dont worry because you dont have to be of Norse ancestry to use them, However youll have a far better understanding of them, history, mythology, meanings and more through reading this book,
Inside you will discover:
Stunningly Elaborate Mythologies, Stories amp Folktales
The Nine Realms of Norse Cosmology
Old Norse Magic, Including The Magic Arts of: Seiðr, Spá and Galdr
The Source of Norse Mythology, The Poetic Edda or Royal Book.
Runes, Symbols, Divination, Sacred Numbers, Casting, Elder Futhark amp The Powers They Wield
Gods amp Realms Including Loki, Odin, Thor God of Thunder amp More
Virtues and Values From The Vikings Honor, Courage, Trust amp More
And much, much more.
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Whether you are simply hungry for the history and mythology of the Norse, or you are beginning to master the magic arts, then you will receive valuable information from this precious book.
Examine Norse Magic & Runes: A Guide To The Magic, Rituals, Spells & Meanings Of Norse Magick, Mythology & Reading The Elder Futhark Runes Curated By History Brought Alive Presented In Ebook
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