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Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays
- Unlock the Ancient Magic of Norse Pagan Holidays
- Narrated by: Jake Urry
- Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
Step into a world full of mystique, gods, and festivities, and bring their magic to empower your every day. The Norse culture, at its height, was a celebration of the people of Scandinavia and the British Isles, who practiced a religion as hardy as the lands they came from.
And within it were festivals—traditions born from the magic of nature—deeply woven into the fabric of Norse society.
You can channel this magic into your own life with the practice of Norse paganism. This book is your portal into the magic of Norse Pagan holidays and festivals, and it’ll take you by the hand into a world that is deeply entwined with the power of nature, with countless blessings of Norse gods and goddesses.
Inside this portal, you will discover:
- A comprehensive guide to celebrating Norse paganism–explore the festivities of nature, people, and magic deeply rooted in Norse customs throughout the year
- A quick guide to the months, days, and the cyclical nature of the Norse calendar (did you know that modern weekdays are named after Norse gods?)
- The 12 days of Yule—discover why this enchanting festival marks the rebirth of the world (and how it is at the root of modern-day Christmas)
- Everything you need to know about Blóts—enchanting rituals of reverence and sacrifice practiced by Scandinavian people to this day
- How the Norse people celebrated the contributions of men and women equally through Bóndadagur and Konudagur
- Why Midsummer was not a time of supernatural horrors (as pop culture might lead you to believe) but a celebration of fertility and nature’s bounty
- Fascinating tales and enlightening facts, straight from the sagas and historical records of the Norse people
- And much more!
Open a window in time to an era that was more in tune with the mystical magic of nature and bring it to your doorstep.
Chart your course through the history and mythology of Norse pagan festivals—the compass points Norse.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Donald E.
- 09-11-23
Discover the traditions and customs
"Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays" is a celebration of how and why the historical people of Scandinavia and the British Isles evolved from their inception. With the magic of nature in day to day and year through year they developed these unique festivities and holidays to mark time and events of their lives. In this book you'll learn how these people's belief in the Gods and Goddesses guided their lives and cultivated the history of the Norse people. Learn how we as modern day descendants can equally celebrate these past cultures and festivals.
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- Ashley
- 03-11-23
Enlightening Experience!
Prior to listening to this audiobook I knew very little about Norse Pagan holidays, I learned quite a bit of information about traditions and rituals of Norse culture. I enjoyed the connection to nature component. This is a great read for anyone interested in the Norse culture or just learning something new!
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- Nazari
- 02-11-23
A good gift
This audiobook is a highly interesting handbook that explores the ancient rites and celebrations of the Norse culture. It reveals the profound relationship between the natural world, folklore, and spirituality. Furthermore, the author does a good job of taking the listener on a journey through the Norse calendar, including the amazing fact that many of our current weekdays are descended from the ancient Norse gods. This is a beautiful way to engage the audience.
In addition, not only is this an excellent present for the holidays, but it is also an excellent gift for anyone who is interested in learning more about how the Old Norse People celebrated holidays and is written very well. I highly recommend it.
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- Leonie
- 01-11-23
Grab some mead and come on in...
Emma Karlsson's Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays invites listeners on an enchanting voyage into the heart of ancient Norse traditions, rich in cultural insights and timeless wisdom.
The narration brings this book to life and it’s a great way to spend a few hours.
Loved this book.
Highly recommended.
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- lilfetz22
- 01-11-23
Journey Through the Norse Calendar
I absolutely loved this audiobook! Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays by Emma Karlsson is an amazing exploration of the ancient rituals and festivals of the Norse culture, uncovering the deep connection between nature, folklore, and spirituality. The author does a wonderful job of taking the listener on a journey through the Norse calendar, including the fascinating fact that many of our modern weekdays are descended from the ancient Norse gods. I found it extremely interesting to learn about the ancient names of the seasons, months, and days of the week and how much of it is still the same today. Jake Urry's narration adds a captivating dimension to this audiobook, making it highly enlightening and immersive. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in Norse history and culture.
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- Jerrilynn Goler
- 31-10-23
Exceptional & informative!
This book was exceptional. I learned so much about Pagan Holidays. I loved the Yule recipes and cannot wait to try them this holiday season. A great gift for the holidays and for anyone wanting to learn more about how the Old Norse People celebrated holidays. This book was well-researched and written. I love the storytelling narrative that the author writes it is captivating and the narrator's voice was incredible. I highly recommend this book it is a must if you want to learn how to celebrate the holidays and festivals and learn which gods and goddesses to venerate for each. Great Book, and it came with a FREE PDF!!!
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- MP
- 31-10-23
I learned something!
To be honest, I have no idea what the Norse Pagan Holidays are before reading this book. But after listening to this audible book, I feel like I understand more and gain more than before about the culture! Totally a must to read!
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- Robyn E. Brennan
- 30-10-23
Such a fun read!
For someone who didn’t know or understand anything about Norse Pages holidays and
Festivals. This was very interesting! The accent of the narrator would draw you in and want to hear more. My one complaint, which is really not a complaint is that I would love to have had more detail into the holidays, but for a beginner this is the absolute perfect amount. I would like to go back and follow up on some of the holidays and how they correspond with current holidays as well. Very fun to read that. I would highly recommend for you or as a gift highly recommend!
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- anonymous
- 29-10-23
Fun book to listen to
This books is an entertaining guide to celebrating Norse paganism–it details the festivities of nature, people, and magic deeply rooted in Norse customs from Scandinavian culture throughout the year. It also gives you the months, days, and the cyclical nature of the Norse calendar and the gods for each. Fun book if this is something you're interested in learning about
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- steph
- 28-10-23
Pleasantly Surprised
I took a chance on this book because it isn't something I would normally choose and I was glad I did. Throughout the book, you'll find riveting tales and enlightening facts straight from the sagas and historical records of the Norse people, making it an engaging and authentic journey into this mystical world. All of us have so much history to learn and understand. I truly enjoyed learning about the Norse culture.
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- Bill
- 06-11-23
Perfect for pagans
As a Norse Pagan, this book was fantastic. It was a fun and informative venture into the wonderful holy holidays of the ancient religion, and it’s so nice that it’s so neatly presented in one volume.
Emma Karlsson is very passionate about Paganism and making it more accessible, and it shows in her writing. The prose are bursting with lyrical alliteration and the tone has an air of wonder and awe for the ancient culture. There are also precious few resources that bring gathered research on Old Norse holidays together like this, so it’s nice that Karlsson made this readable and accessible book for the modern-day Pagan.
Speaking of the research, I really appreciated that she included all the resources that she used at the end of the book. Most of them are articles or websites, but there seem to be multiple sources for each topic, which gives me the impression that this book is a more reliable than looking all this information up on the internet, even if only a bit in some cases. Because of this, it might not be a bad idea to take all the information here with a pinch of salt — doing your own research is never a bad idea, but the research presented here is very thorough regardless.
I wish there was a little more information about the author. Upon coming across Karlsson’s books, I was skeptical that it was an AI hoax, like some bulk books about mythology are (the Charles River books, for example). The author description and picture made it seem more legitimate, and actually reading the book dispelled those fears (mostly). If this was written by AI, or plagiarized from open-source websites, it would have needed a ton of human intervention and editing. So much so that I’m pretty sure it would be easier to just write it. There were a few weird editorial mistakes (the long and drawn-out title, interchanging “Freyr” and “Frey”, and the jumbled out-of-order summary in the afterward, for example) that keeps me just a bit skeptical, but those are likely just honest mistakes. But still, the author has no website or social media presence, and I would like to keep up with their work.
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- D. A. Stoll
- 29-10-23
Fun and Interesting!
I have long been curious about Norse mythology, partly because Norse gods often show up in the crossword puzzle and also because Wagner’s Ring Cycle borrows several Norse gods. In this book, the author paints a vivid picture of Iceland’s past, introducing the Norse calendar followed by an engaging description of major Norse holidays. It is interesting to learn how these holidays were connected to the reality of life, culture, and gods of the time. It is also fun to see how some Norse traditions have been adapted and integrated into many of today’s familiar celebrations. The narration is perfect for the topic.
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- VA
- 29-10-23
Learned a ton
I never knew the Norse Gods and pagan holidays were so entrenched in our modern world. Some of these older holidays like man's day and women's day need to be brought back! This was a quick listen and a great introduction to the old Norse gods and holidays. I look forward to learning more,
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- Brian C.
- 27-10-23
Loved This Book on Norse Pagan Holidays
Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays is a very interesting and very entertaining audiobook that takes you back in time into the world of Vikings and ancient Scandinavian culture. I really loved this book for multiple reasons. I enjoyed chapter 1 that covered the Norse calendar. I found it extremely interesting to learn about the ancient names of the seasons, months, and days of the week. It is really cool that some of our names today very closely resemble the ones thousands of years ago. I found it interesting how a lot of our Christian holidays today were adopted from the old Pagan holidays. The cherry on top of it all, is the narration of this book. Jake Urry has the perfect, and most captivating voice, for this book as he leads you through this amazing history lesson.
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- RB
- 26-10-23
Great!
This book was right up my alley!
I just felt enchanted and I feel like I am entering a new world when listening.
The narration was great I highly recommend!
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- Peter Srodoski
- 25-10-23
Loved this audiobook!
"Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays" by Emma Karlsson, narrated by Jake Urry, is an enchanting journey into the heart of Norse culture and its rich traditions. Karlsson's comprehensive guide beautifully uncovers the magic of Norse pagan holidays, revealing the deep connection between nature, folklore, and spirituality. Urry's narration adds a captivating dimension to this audiobook. It's a doorway to a world where ancient rituals and festivals come alive, offering a renewed appreciation for the cycles of nature and the wisdom of the Norse gods. Highly enlightening and immersive!
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- Tammy the Amazon Queen
- 24-10-23
This audiobook is excellent
This audiobook is excellent for anyone who likes Norse history. I'm not a pagan, but I find Norse folklore interesting. It's fascinating to learn about how different holidays were marked in the past and how some have changed to become traditional ones today.
This audio discusses the Calendar and sets the scene for the next parts. I liked that there were some Yule recipes in it. I want to make some of the recipes. Some of these holidays were new to me, so it was fun to learn about them.
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- Kris & Danelle Land
- 24-10-23
Embrace the Magic of Norse Festivals
"Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays" is a captivating journey into the enchanting world of Norse pagan festivities. As you delve into the heart of this audiobook, you'll find yourself transported to an era where gods, nature, and people harmoniously converged in celebration. The Norse culture, renowned for its resilience, weaves an intricate tapestry of traditions deeply rooted in the magic of nature, and this guide serves as your portal to unlock these ancient mysteries.
This comprehensive guide doesn't merely touch the surface of Norse paganism – it takes you on a profound exploration of their festivals and holidays, bringing the power of nature and blessings from Norse deities directly to your doorstep. You'll gain insights into the Norse calendar, including the fascinating fact that our modern weekdays are named after Norse gods. The audiobook uncovers the essence of the 12 days of Yule, shedding light on how this festival marked the world's rebirth and influenced modern-day Christmas traditions.
The guide also delves into Blóts, the enchanting rituals of reverence and sacrifice still practiced in Scandinavia, and offers a window into the contributions of both men and women through Bóndadagur and Konudagur. It dispels myths surrounding Midsummer, revealing it as a time of celebration, fertility, and nature's abundance rather than the supernatural horrors portrayed in popular culture. With enlightening facts and tales drawn from the sagas and historical records of the Norse people, this audiobook is an indispensable compass for anyone seeking to navigate the rich history and mythology of Norse pagan festivals. Whether you're a devoted Norse pagan or simply curious about these ancient celebrations, this guide opens a path to a realm where the magic of nature and the divine converge, inviting you to embrace their enchanting essence.
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- brittnyr
- 22-10-23
Norse Festive Mystique!
This book instantly transported me to the captivating realms of Scandinavia and the British Isles, feeling the pulse of ancient traditions and rituals. The book offered more than a superficial glance; it showed me a deep understanding of Norse celebrations intricately tied to nature, from the rebirth of the 12 days of Yule to the awe-inspiring Blóts rituals. The insights into the cyclical Norse calendar were illuminating, especially discovering the origins of our modern weekdays' names! I particularly appreciated the emphasis on both Bóndadagur and Konudagur, celebrating the roles of men and women with equal reverence. Addressing Midsummer's true essence was a refreshing take, pulling away from the contemporary eerie interpretations. With tales, facts, and vivid details, this audiobook was a treasured compass guiding me to the heart of Norse festivities!
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- Kylie
- 21-10-23
Fascinating
If you are interested in Norse history at all then you’ll love this book. While I’m not pagan, nor looking to be, I find Norse history, mythology, etc to be fascinating. It is so interesting to learn about the different holidays and how they were celebrated and how some have transformed into todays traditional holidays.
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