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Stunningly illustrated and depicting Sámi, Finnish, and Norse myths, this captivating book dives deep into the rich history of the region and recalls both the most popular and little-known tales of the north.Inside you'll find: An in-depth introduction to Scandinavian and Nordic folklore Extensive profiles of deities, magical beings, monsters, giants, and more A vast array of stories across northern European traditionsThis phenomenal compendium of northern European folklore is informed by archaeology and literature. 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In this informative pocket book, author and aclaimed wine-writer Linda Johnson-Bell tells the story of Northern European paganism, and paints a landscape of stunning beauty, populated by otherworldly shamen, strange gods, heathen temples and living elemental energies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda Johnson-Bell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57411196944733,"sku":"9781907155468","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/6856\/5853\/files\/north-european-paganism-book-witch-please-673.jpg?v=1755476097"},{"product_id":"seidr-magic-the-norse-tradition-of-divination-and-trance","title":"Seiðr Magic : The Norse Tradition of Divination and Trance","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical guide to the Norse shamanic techniques of seiðr.While Norse rune work is well known, there is another major ancient Norse magical practice: seiðr (pronounced “sayther”), a form of trance spirit work and divination. Although seiðr is often considered an ancient form of witchcraft, recent archaeological evidence suggests it is more closely related to shamanism.In this practical guide to seiðr, Dean Kirkland, Ph.D., reconstructs the magical and shamanic techniques of the seiðr priest or priestess using the sagas and other literature from the Viking age, tools found in the archaeological record, and surviving indigenous shamanic traditions. He addresses the misconception that seiðr was a practice reserved only for women and shows how anyone called to this work would have been accepted in ancient Norse society. He discusses the tools of seiðr and how to create them, empower them, and care for them. He explores the use of protective songs (varðlokkur) that involve forming bonds with spirits, a practice he likens to the medicine songs of Amazonian shamans. He explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr and how they are based on finding balance between the light and the darkness.Looking at trance journeying in the Nine Realms of the Norse cosmos, the author discusses the different gods and spirits the seiðr practitioner may encounter in the Upper Realms, the Middle Worlds, and the Lower Realms. He shares exercises on the Wyrd, divination methods in seiðr, as well as ways to alter Ørlög, or fate, through spiritual work. Discussing soul-healing techniques in seiðr, the author looks in depth at the Norse shamanic practices of soul retrieval and reintegration of the soul parts. He then explores seiðr’s role in death, dying, and dealing with the dead, including work with the Valkries and the ancestors.Presenting a historically based handbook for contemporary heathens, this book offers a practical path for anyone seeking to explore Norse trance magic and mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Kirkland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57411202351453,"sku":"9781644119440","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/6856\/5853\/files\/seidr-magic-the-norse-tradition-of-divination-and-trance-book-259.jpg?v=1755476234"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.witchplease.co.uk\/collections\/subcategory-northern-europe.oembed","provider":"Witch, Please!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}