Product Description

Using scholarship and personal spiritual experiences, Swain Wodening explores modern Anglo-Saxon Heathenry, a religion closely related to Asatru. With practical information on Wyrd, Heathen virtues, dieties, Hammer of the Gods strives to revive the spirit of Anglo-Saxon Heathenry. Additonional topics covered include the Anglo-Saxon runes and seiðr, as well as rites for births, namings, marriages, funerals, land takings, and worshipping the Gods.

Because of the scarcity of information about the ancient religion of the ancestors of the English people, this book also draws heavily on the mythology and religious lore of the related Scandinavian tribes, which was better preserved. It is therefore suited for practioners of Asatru as well.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #123328 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 247 pages

About the Author
Swain Wodening has been a part of the Asatru movement for nearly 20 years. He has been a member of the Troth, and Asatru organization since 1989. He is also co-founder of the Miercinga Ríce, an organization dedicated to the reconstruction of Anglo-Saxon paganism. He has written numerous magazine articles for IDUNNA, THEOD, EALDRIHT BOC, and ASATRU TODAY. Currently, he is residing near Dallas, Texas with his wife Teresa, and two sons. Most recently he was made an Elder in the Troth.