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grayjay's review
4.0
Great introduction to Norse Paganism with a comforting anti-fascist lens. I got this from the library but I might get my own copy for reference. There are a few great exercises like for developing meditation skills, and reaching out to The Powers.
kviolets's review
informative
medium-paced
4.0
We love a Norse Paganism book with literal chapters on Anti-fa and how to oust them.
I really appreciated the Core Values chapter and how it explains how this tradition of North Paganism can take a value system based on old texts and make it not only applicable to current times but also a vehicle of social change.
Writing is a bit pedantic and repetitive, so at times it felt like a slog to get through. But lots of good information, and I’m already using some of the techniques and exercises in my own practice.
I really appreciated the Core Values chapter and how it explains how this tradition of North Paganism can take a value system based on old texts and make it not only applicable to current times but also a vehicle of social change.
Writing is a bit pedantic and repetitive, so at times it felt like a slog to get through. But lots of good information, and I’m already using some of the techniques and exercises in my own practice.
lesliewatwar's review
3.0
I wish I had more time to really delve into this book. I will definitely come back to it for further reference. Ryan Smith does an excellent job of explaining the background, the rituals, and how to work with the dieties. Wonderful reference for those ready to take the step towards the Norse Paganism revival. Thank you NetGalley for an exchange for an honest review.
jilly_billy's review
5.0
Well researched and informed with stated resources, excellent work educating people about fascism and neo-volkisch
Overall great book to start your own pagan journey
Overall great book to start your own pagan journey
fieldofhats's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Compared to much of the white-centered, non-inclusive norse pagan media out there, this comes as a nice respite. Of course this is not the only inclusive norse pagan book out there, but this one does a fantastic job at describing exactly why this path differs from other, more problematic, groups, and why the mythology and history support an inclusive practice. Unlike what some say, the bulk of this book is dedicated to history, mythology, and practices. Smith talks about anti-fascism a good deal, but in a world that’s saturated in non-inclusive norse paganism, that is more than justified. Wonderfully informative and a great direction for the pagan community, could not recommend enough!