Paganism is held to be the fastest growing 'religion' in Britain. This book examines interfaces between paganisms and archaeology, considering the emergence of 'sacred sites' in pagan and heritage discourse and implications of pagan involvement for heritage management, archaeology, anthropology - and for pagans themselves.
Ecstasy and Neo-Shamanism in North European Paganism
Exploring Northern European shamanistic practices, particularly seidr, the book delves into how ancient Norse beliefs from the Icelandic Sagas and Eddas have been revitalized in modern Europe and North America. It focuses on altered states of consciousness and the experiences of seid-workers as they engage with spiritual realms. Authored by a practitioner of seidr, the study highlights emerging communities seeking spiritual significance in a contemporary context.
"Die Neun Tore von Midgard" von Edred Thorsson ist ein praxisorientiertes Arbeitsbuch, das in 9 Schritte gegliedert ist. Es bietet Hintergrundinformationen und Übungen zu Themen wie dem germanischen Pantheon, Seidr, Galdr und Runenmagie und vereint geschickt Wissenschaft und Esoterik.