Norse Magic of the Germanic Tribes and Vikings

Einar Thoresen

• 03 november 2025
• 9798232625283

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The magic of the Germanic peoples and Vikings - factual, source-based, understandable:Norse mythology, runes and written magic, seidr and galdr, amulets and divination between myth, sources, and practice - without romanticization, with a clear view of the Edda, sagas, and findings.This handbook explains the magical beliefs of the Germanic-Nordic region in calm, precise language. It separates narrative imagery from historical evidence, reveals structures and boundaries, and makes the cultural logic behind familiar motifs visible.Seidr & Galdr: Ecstasy, magic songs, roles, and social order.Runes & writing magic: Alphabet instead of secret cult; formulas, inscriptions, materials.Amulets & objects of power: iconography, wearing practices, protective and healing motifs.Divination & oracles: questions, lotteries, community roles.Banishment & law: defamation, transgression, de-escalation.Afterlife: Christianization, folk beliefs, modern reception.For beginners and advanced learners: in-depth knowledge of the Germanic peoples, Vikings, Edda, and runes-with clear definitions of terms, balanced sources, and an ethic of responsible interpretation.