The Modern Heathen

By Kris Allison and W. S. Hurst

The Modern Heathen
A Comprehensive Guide to Norse Paganism, Heathenry, and Viking Tradition

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a Heathen?

Unlike many books that focus on only mythology or only modern practice, The Modern Heathen brings both together in one comprehensive reference.

Written for beginners yet valuable to experienced practitioners, this book presents the beliefs, history, customs, ethics, and worldview of modern Heathenism in language that is easy to understand while remaining grounded in the ancient traditions.

Inside you'll discover:

A modern-language presentation of the Poetic Edda
The stories of Odin, Thor, Freyja, Tyr, Loki, Heimdall, and the other gods and goddesses
The Nine Noble Virtues, The Six Fold Goals, Five Further Thews
Wyrd, Orlog, and the Heathen soul
The Nine Worlds
Runes and their meanings
Symbols and sacred objects
Holidays and seasonal celebrations
Bl ts and Sumbles
Handfasting and marriage tradition
Viking funeral customs
The beings of Norse cosmology
A pronunciation guide and reference section
And Much, Much More

Whether you are simply curious about Norse Paganism, returning to your ancestral traditions, or looking for a dependable reference to accompany years of study, The Modern Heathen provides hundreds of pages of practical knowledge designed to educate, inspire, and encourage further exploration.

This is more than a book about Viking history. It is a guide for living Heathen values in the modern world.

W. S. Hurst is a practicing Heathen and dedicated Volva who follows the ways of her ancestors by incorporating the Nine Noble Virtues into her life on a daily basis. She is a Kansas Native who shares her love, friendship and loyalty with Kristoffer Alric Allison. Together they prove that the greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of separation.
Kris Allison is a dedicated heathen who follows ancestral and family traditions while studying heathen lore and European history. Born and raised in Oklahoma, currently living in Kansas, sharing his love and life with W. S. Hurst.
It is Hurst and Allison's sincere hope that this book offers you a new way of life, or at least a new perspective.

Check out these books by W. S. Hurst, Kris Allison and Heathen Inc.Tales of Asgard, Volume 1Tales of Asgard Volume 2Modern Heathen On the Go: EddaModern Heathen On the Go: Gods and GoddessesModern Heathen On the Go: CelebrationsModern Heathen On the Go: The Havamal& Self ReflectionModern Heathen On the Go: The Havamal, Rede of Honor, The Nine Noble Virtues, Six Fold Goals, Five Further ThewsModern Heathen On the Go: RunesThe Elder Futhark Runes - Reading, Understanding, Using and Self-ChronicleNorse Revelations, Motivations& InspirationsDictionary for the Modern HeathenSteadfast: A HeathenPath to StabilitySteadfast Stability Companion WorkbookSaga of Kings ValleyNorseman: A collection of Short StoriesThe Saga of StonefootDaughters of Asgard: Poetry of the Norse GoddessesThe Heathen Lady's Cookbook
Still want more? www.HeathenInc.net

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D6YTXWKP
• ISBN13: 9798328349130
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"