A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru
- Authors
- Lafayllve, Patricia M.
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Publications
- Tags
- and revolution; and the twentyone nations of the lwa , rituals , deeply rooted in haiti’s culture and held sacred by millions , the spirits of haitian vodou. , haitian vodou is a joyous and profound ancestral practice descended from the vodu priesthood of west africa. this little-understood belief system is among the truest religions of the americas—yet its essence has remained a mystery to outsiders. written by a practitioner of the highest initiatory rank , betrayal , and practices grounded in ancestral communion , haitian vodou is the only book that offers a respectful , ceremonies , readers will get a rare look inside haitian vodou. also explored: its relationship to other african diasporic traditions in the west; common misconceptions; vodou magic and initiations; how millions survived slavery , first-hand overview of the centuries old indigenous tradition. from haiti’s culture and history to the sacred beliefs
- ISBN
- 9780738733876
- Date
- 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 0.48 MB
- Lang
- en
Flowing from its early, pre-Christian beginnings through its modern worldview, this book explores the deities, history, rituals, magic, and religion of Asatru from the unique perspective of a Gythja (Godwoman) within that path. The Heathen tradition revealed here describes the entire structure of Asatru and shows how its ancient themes, ideas, and practices are relevant to modern spiritual seekers.
Clear and easy to understand yet thorough and comprehensive, A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru will add depth to the Asatru experience for those who have practiced this faith for years while remaining accessible to beginners. It reveals Heathen perspectives on the nature of time, creation, spirits, worship, ethics, and hospitality. It shares practical techniques with meditation, prayer, runes, charms, and life rituals covering birth/naming, entry into adulthood, weddings, divorces, funerals, and more. An in-depth glossary, index, and bibliography help make this the must-read book for everyone interested in Asatru.