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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book explains Viking symbols where they are effective: in use. Instead of retelling myths, it shows how Mjoelnir, Gungnir, runes, ships, Yggdrasil, Valknut, and the animal style (Borre-Urnes) function as consecration, framework, threshold, and memory-on the body, on stone, on the house, and on the ship. The result is a comprehensible, reliable guide that separates historical forms from modern projections.What you get: - Clear explanations of Mjoelnir, Gungnir, runes, ships and picture stones, Yggdrasil, Walknut, animal emblems (raven, wolf, bear) and ornamental styles from Borre to Urnes.- Context instead of buzzwords: archaeology, textual sources, and stylistic history intertwine; each interpretation is linked to place, medium, and date.- Orientation in sensitive areas: difference between Viking-era runic practice and early modern Icelandic sigils; responsible use of historical symbols today.- For beginners and advanced learners: narrative, well-structured, scientifically sound-without esoteric promises.- Plus: glossary with 30 key terms.Who is this book for? For anyone who does not want to see "Norse symbols" as arbitrary logos, but as a living, easily readable cultural technique - from runestones to churches with Urnes portals, from boat graves to belt buckles. Anyone who wants to design museums, reenactments, designs, or lessons with context will find the tools and language they need here. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did the Germanic tribes and Vikings abandon their ancestral gods and become part of Christian Europe?The answer is far more complex than conquest, missionary preaching, or the baptism of a few famous kings.The Christianization of the Germanic World presents a sweeping history of the transition from Germanic and Norse paganism to Christianity between the third and twelfth centuries. Moving from the borders of the Roman Empire to Anglo-Saxon England, Carolingian Saxony, the North Sea world, and Viking Age Scandinavia, Einar Thoresen shows that conversion was not a single event. It was a centuries-long transformation of religion, government, law, trade, literacy, and everyday life.Christianity succeeded not only because people accepted a new faith, but because it created a new public order. Baptism opened diplomatic and commercial networks. Clerics supplied rulers with writing, legal knowledge, and administration. Monasteries became centers of education, welfare, and economic activity. Church festivals organized markets and assemblies, while sanctuary and regulated penance offered alternatives to blood feud and private vengeance.Inside this wide-ranging account, readers will discover: How Wulfila's Gothic Bible and Arian Christianity shaped the earliest Germanic conversionsWhy royal marriages, elite baptisms, and political alliances transformed the Anglo-Saxon and Frankish kingdomsHow monasteries, roads, rivers, ports, and markets carried Christianity across Northern EuropeWhy Charlemagne's violent conversion of the Saxons was an important exception to the more common pattern of gradual adaptationHow Scandinavian settlers entered Christian society in the Danelaw and NormandyHow Harald Bluetooth, Sweyn Forkbeard, and Cnut the Great connected Danish kingship with ChristianityWhy Norway's conversion depended on royal power, Christian law, parish building, and the cult of Saint OlafHow Iceland's Althing resolved religious conflict through a legal compromise around the year 1000Why Christianization developed more slowly in Sweden, from Birka and Goetaland to Uppsala and the Lake Maelaren regionHow crosses, Thor's hammers, runestones, coins, burial customs, and sacred places reveal generations of religious coexistenceThe book also explores what happened to Germanic and Norse Mythology after pagan worship declined. The old stories were not simply destroyed. Runes carried Christian prayers, skaldic poets continued to employ pagan imagery, and Christian scribes preserved the myths that later appeared in the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda. Paganism often disappeared through adaptation, replacement, and eventual disuse rather than through a single act of suppression.Written for readers of Viking history, medieval European history, religious history, Anglo-Saxon studies, Norse culture, and Germanic paganism, The Christianization of the Germanic World offers a comparative explanation of one of Europe's most consequential transformations.Discover how pagan communities became Christian kingdoms - and how law, trade, memory, and political power helped build medieval Europe. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Two names. Two traditions. One dragon slayer whose tragic legend helped shape Western fantasy.Was Siegfried, the invulnerable prince of the Nibelungenlied, the same hero as Sigurd, the dragon slayer of the Voelsunga Saga? Their stories share dragons, cursed treasure, Valkyries, royal deception, broken vows, and catastrophic revenge-yet they belong to profoundly different mythological worlds.Sigurd & Siegfried - Two Names, One Legend is an accessible comparative journey through Norse mythology, Germanic legend, medieval history, and epic literature. Beginning with the destruction of the Burgundian kingdom in 436, Einar Thoresen explores how a real Migration Period catastrophe was transformed through centuries of oral storytelling into one of Europe's greatest heroic legends.In the German Nibelungenlied, Siegfried is a prince of Xanten whose strength comes from dragon's blood, the sword Balmung, the Nibelung hoard, and a magical Cloak of Invisibility. His pursuit of honor and love draws him into the dangerous court of Worms, where wounded pride and political betrayal place his one vulnerable spot in mortal danger.In the Icelandic Voelsunga Saga and Poetic Edda, Sigurd is a descendant of Odin and heir to the divine sword Gram. After killing the dragon Fafnir, he understands the language of birds, awakens the Valkyrie Bruenhild, and learns the power of runes. But prophecy, sorcery, a potion of forgetfulness, and irreconcilable oaths carry him toward an equally tragic fate.Inside, you will discover: The historical fall of the Burgundians behind the Nibelung legendThe essential differences between Sigurd and SiegfriedHow Fafnir, the Nibelung hoard, and Andvari's cursed ring entered the storyWhy Bruenhild appears as both a Valkyrie and a superhuman queenHow Kriemhild and Gudrun transform grief into devastating revengeThe contrasting roles of Odin, fate, magic, honor, and courtly politicsHow Wagner's Ring Cycle reimagined the ancient sourcesThe legend's influence on Tolkien, fantasy literature, film, anime, comics, and video gamesWritten for mythology enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike, this comparative guide illuminates the human passions beneath the legend: love and jealousy, loyalty and betrayal, greed and vengeance, strength and vulnerability, fate and free will.Enter the world of Sigurd and Siegfried-and discover why the dragon slayer's shadow still stretches across modern culture. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Are you searching for a spiritual path rooted in nature, ancient wisdom, and personal experience?Paganism for Beginners offers an accessible introduction to modern Paganism for readers who feel drawn to the old gods, changing seasons, moon rituals, or earth-centered spirituality but are unsure how to start. Instead of prescribing one "correct" path, Einar Thoresen presents Paganism as a diverse, living tradition that invites thoughtful exploration, personal responsibility, and a renewed relationship with the natural world.Beginning with the meaning and history of Paganism, this practical guide introduces the beliefs and customs associated with Wicca, Druidry, Asatru, Norse Paganism, and eclectic Pagan practice. You will learn how ancient traditions have been revived and adapted for modern life, how nature and the elements shape Pagan spirituality, and how seasonal and lunar cycles can bring greater meaning to everyday experience.Inside, you will explore: The foundations, history, ethics, and many paths of modern PaganismNature-based spirituality, animism, and the four elementsThe Wheel of the Year, including seasonal festivals such as Samhain and BeltaneThe spiritual meaning of the new moon, waxing moon, full moon, and waning moonThe basic structure of Pagan rituals for groups and solitary practitionersHow to create a Pagan altar and choose meaningful ritual tools and symbolsWicca, Druidry, Asatru, Heathenry, and eclectic Pagan traditionsNorse mythology, the Eddas, Yggdrasil, the nine worlds, and RagnaroekOdin, Thor, Freyja, Freyr, Loki, Frigg, Hel, and other Pagan deitiesSimple beginner practices involving nature walks, meditation, journaling, incense, offerings, and daily devotionHow to find a trustworthy community, respond to prejudice, and deepen your practice responsiblyPersonal stories and a helpful glossary make unfamiliar ideas easy to understand, while practical exercises help you move from reading about Paganism to creating a sincere spiritual practice of your own. No expensive tools, formal initiation, or elaborate ceremony is required. A candle, a quiet place, and an open mind can be enough to begin.Ideal for curious newcomers, solitary practitioners, spiritual-but-not-religious readers, and anyone interested in Pagan beliefs, Norse gods, moon cycles, sacred nature, and ancient traditions, Paganism for Beginners is an encouraging companion for discovering a path that feels grounded, meaningful, and authentically yours.Begin your journey into nature-based spirituality and discover the living wisdom of Paganism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book explains Viking symbols where they are effective: in use. Instead of retelling myths, it shows how Mjoelnir, Gungnir, runes, ships, Yggdrasil, Valknut, and the animal style (Borre-Urnes) function as consecration, framework, threshold, and memory-on the body, on stone, on the house, and on the ship. The result is a comprehensible, reliable guide that separates historical forms from modern projections.What you get: - Clear explanations of Mjoelnir, Gungnir, runes, ships and picture stones, Yggdrasil, Walknut, animal emblems (raven, wolf, bear) and ornamental styles from Borre to Urnes.- Context instead of buzzwords: archaeology, textual sources, and stylistic history intertwine; each interpretation is linked to place, medium, and date.- Orientation in sensitive areas: difference between Viking-era runic practice and early modern Icelandic sigils; responsible use of historical symbols today.- For beginners and advanced learners: narrative, well-structured, scientifically sound-without esoteric promises.- Plus: glossary with 30 key terms.Who is this book for? For anyone who does not want to see "Norse symbols" as arbitrary logos, but as a living, easily readable cultural technique - from runestones to churches with Urnes portals, from boat graves to belt buckles. Anyone who wants to design museums, reenactments, designs, or lessons with context will find the tools and language they need here. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…