Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Norse mythology and discover the words of Odin and the fascinating world of the Aesir and Vanir. This bundle combines the two volumes of Hávamál with a comprehensive collection about the Norse gods, offering you deep insights into the spiritual, philosophical, and mythological foundations of ancient peoples.
The Hávamál is considered one of the most important works of wisdom in Norse culture. In Hávamál 1, you will find the first 63 Eddic stanzas of the Song of the High One in modern and easily understandable language. They convey Odin's teachings on honor, courage, truth, and wise action—values that are still relevant today. The verses are supplemented by well-founded interpretations and background knowledge that will help you apply the ancient advice to your own life. Hávamál 2 continues this journey and is dedicated to the last two ethical poems from the Edda: Loddfafnir's Song, which imparts valuable rules for life, and Odin's Rune Song, which reveals the ancient magic of the runes and provides deep insights into their meaning. The newly written stanzas bring Odin's words to life and provide unique access to his wisdom.
The Norse Gods is a comprehensive work about the Aesir and Vanir. Here you will learn everything about their relationships, their heroic deeds, and their significance in Norse mythology. Each god is presented in detail, accompanied by artistic illustrations, a detailed family tree, and specially written poems that are perfect for reciting in the company of like-minded people.
"The Runes" is the standard work on the Germanic runes. It deals with the use of the characters both as letters and as magical symbols.
You will find out when the Futhark was created, what variations there are of it and also how it spread in Northern Europe.
A clear overview of all the runes will help you to learn to write and read the symbols yourself.
The main part of the book takes a closer look at the 24 runes. The meaning of the Aettir and the symbols it contains are explained here.
These are then explained to you as comprehensively as possible. You will learn all about associated gods, literal translations and spiritual meanings.
Examples of the use of runes in the 21st century round off the individual chapters.
