Books and Pamphlets

Edred Thorsson, Samuel Weiser, softcover. Written by the leading authority on the runes today. This book is the rune magic primer. Richly illustrated and well put together, this text is a must for an Asatru library. 153 pages

Guido Von List, Destiny Books. Edited and translated with an extensive introduction by Dr. Stephen Flowers. Written by one of the true rune masters of the early twentieth century. This book offers an introduction to List's basic ideas and sets a firm foundation for modern runic study based on the younger futhark and the 18 Armanen system. Softcover, 14 pages.

Freya Aswynn, Llewellyn Publications. Softcover, 251 pages. This runic text is written from the unique perspective of a female vitki who has an international following. This the the expanded version fot he original Leaves of Yggdrasil written by Aswynn in 1988 and covers even more detail of the runes, esoteric magic and the lessons learned from the Havamal and the Eddas.

Patricia M. Lafaylive Llewellyn Publications, softcover, 246 pages. She covers it all from listings of the Gods and Goddesses and their role in our Tru. A comprehensive list of rituals and holy days. Practical advice on meditation, trance work, prayers and working with runes. Patricia is a leader in the Troth and member of Two Ravens Kindred. This work contains a lot of new material not previously published.

Woden's Folk Kindred. Softcover, 290 pages. A kindred with decades of experience in our spiritual, cultural, and ethnic roots. They cover in depth our basic beliefs, history, world view, ethics, mythology, symbolism, runes, practical ideas about how to form kindreds, how to resent our faith to the public, how to further our ways as individuals and tribes. This is a comprehensive guide to what all Asatru need to know. A complete guide to reconnecting to the ways of our ancestors.

Jacob Grimm, Forgotten Books, softcover 438 pages. This highly respected work was Grimm's effort to correlate Germanic mythology with Scandinavian mythology. Grimm commanded a wide enough view of language and history to describe our Germanic worldview ranging from the Danube to Iceland and the Artic Circle to the Alps.

Fell translation, Penguin Classics, softcover, 221 Pages. Thought to have been written by Snorri circa 1230 CE, this is the saga of the premier Asatruari of Iceland - a warrior, poet, vitki, and father. Egil's Saga chronicles the wars, rivalries and tensions between the ruling clans of Iceland and Norway. This is one of the most readable sagas, and it certainly deserves a place of honor within your book hoard.

Snorri Sturluson, Penguin Classices softcover, 180 pages. Recounts the life and exploits of the previer Viking Warrior King.

Paulsson & Magnusson translation, Penguin softcover, 265 pages. Chronicles over 150 years of Icelandic history, highlighting such folk as Unn the Deep Minded, Killer Harap, Geirmund, Thurid, and Thorkel.

Paulsson & Magnusson translation, Penguin classics softcover, 379 pages. Perhas the second most popular saga, this tale chronicles the most famous feud in Icelandic history.

Paulsson & Edwards translation, Penguin Classics softcover, 251 pages. The saga of the Norse and Scottish settlers of the Orkney Islands.

Byock translation, Penguin Classics softcover, 99 pages. A saga about a Danish King who lived during the Golden Age of Asatru and worshipped Odin Sigfather. Includes a generous, informative introduction by Byock.

Brock translation, Penguin Classics softcover, 145 pages. The Germanic epic of the dragonslayer. A treasure trove of traditional lore - Runes, vengeance, and the mythic deeds of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer.

Ben Waggoner Troth Press, softcover, 150 pages Ragnar and his sons inspired unknown writers to set down their stories 700 years ago. In this book, the saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, the tale of Ragnar's sons, and the Sogubrot. Ragnar's death song, and Krakumal. Just about everything there is to know about this notorious Viking