Book Reviews: 2005
  Exploring The Northern Tradition: A Guide To The Gods, Lore, Rites And Celebrations From The Norse, German And Anglo-saxon Traditions
By Galina Krasskova, New Page Books, (Career Press)
(Reviewed by Windweaver)
Exploring the Northern Tradition provides a truly comprehensive foundation for anyone curious about the practice of Heathenry. This direct descendant of pre-Christian folkways and worship practices of far-Northern Europe is possibly the least-understood religion frequently lumped together with neo-pagan paths.
Who are the Gods and Goddesses Heathens worship? How do they worship Them? What values do Heathens hold dear? The author, a member of the Heathen clergy, has written of her religion in depth; researching and organizing her work thoroughly. It’s not an easy book to read, but then neither is it unnecessarily complicated. The author succeeds in conveying the importance of a respectful attitude toward the Gods.
Through reading Exploring…, I learned Heathenry is set apart from other “Pagan” religions, by being based on, -and practiced as closely as possible to- that of the ancient Vikings and others, as revealed through the study of written lore. This lore, comprised of centuries-old Eddas, (poems), Sagas, Anglo-Saxon Healing Texts, law codes and histories, as well as current anthropological, archeological, and historical analyses, forms the basis of Heathenry, and intense study is required of the would-be convert. This is no easy religion to adopt.
At times I found the many foreign names and words overwhelming, and I’m glad I don’t have to learn how to pronounce them. I appreciate opportunities to learn about groups different from myself, both to discover common ground, like the Nine Noble Virtues (Chapter 6), and an emphasis on scholarship, and what etiquette faux pas to avoid (including Heathenry as a Pagan religion, for instance.)
To satisfy curiosity, or to embark on lifelong study, this would be a great book to begin with.
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