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Vikings, Runes & The Northern Tradition
Helrunar: A Manual of Rune MagickHelrunar: A Manual of Rune Magick by Jan Fries
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The only book on runes you'll ever need.
Exploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to the Gods, Lore, Rites, and Celebrations from the Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon TraditionsExploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to the Gods, Lore, Rites, and Celebrations from the Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon Traditions by Galina Krasskova
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A great introduction to the ways and practices of the Northern Tradition.
The Way of Wyrd: Tales of an Anglo-Saxon SorcererThe Way of Wyrd: Tales of an Anglo-Saxon Sorcerer by Brian Bates
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A classsic tale of sorcery in Anglo Saxon times
The VikingsThe Vikings by Magnus Magnusson
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A classic.
A History of the VikingsA History of the Vikings by Gwyn Jones
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Essential reading
The Poetic Edda (Oxford World's Classics)The Poetic Edda (Oxford World's Classics)
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The closest thing Heathens have to a "Holy" book.
Our Troth: History and Lore: 1Our Troth: History and Lore: 1
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Part one of an epic collection of writings on the Northern Tradition
Our Troth: Living The Troth: 2Our Troth: Living The Troth: 2
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Part two of this monumental work
A Brief History of the VikingsA Brief History of the Vikings by Jonathan Clements
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Excellent introduction to the history of the vikings. Easy reading.
Futhark: Handbook of Rune MagicFuthark: Handbook of Rune Magic by Edred Thorsson
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A classic study of the runes. A mix of the scholarly and the speculative.
Orkneyinga Saga: The History of the Earls of Orkney (Classics)Orkneyinga Saga: The History of the Earls of Orkney (Classics) by none
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Account of the Norse Vikings in the Orkney isles.
The Vinland Sagas: "Graenlendinga Saga" and "Eirik's Saga": The Norse Discovery of America (Classics)The Vinland Sagas: "Graenlendinga Saga" and "Eirik's Saga": The Norse Discovery of America (Classics) by PENGUIN GROUP (UK)
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Saga relating the Viking discovery of North America.
King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway from Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Classics)King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway from Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Classics) by Snorri Sturluson
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Wonderful introduction to the sagas
Rites of Odin (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick)Rites of Odin (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick) by Ed Fitch
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Not for the hardcore heathen, but a few nice rituals for the newcomer.
The Book of Seidr: The Native English and Northern European Shamanic TraditionThe Book of Seidr: The Native English and Northern European Shamanic Tradition by Runic John
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What Runic John doesn't know about Seidr isn't worth knowing.
Northern Magic: Mysteries of the Norse, Germans and English (Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick)Northern Magic: Mysteries of the Norse, Germans and English (Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick) by Edred Thorsson
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Great introduction for the newcomer to Seidr and Galdr.
Teutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore and MagicTeutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore and Magic by Kveldulf Gundarsson
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A modern classic. Often hard to get hold of, so snap it up if you see it.
Beowulf: Verse Translation (Penguin Classics)Beowulf: Verse Translation (Penguin Classics) by PENGUIN GROUP (UK)
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The greatest surviving work of literature in Old English.
Gods and Myths of Northern EuropeGods and Myths of Northern Europe by H. Davidson
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The first book generally recommended to newcomers. An invaluable companion to the Eddas.
Dictionary of Northern MythologyDictionary of Northern Mythology by Rudolf Simek
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A wonderful compendium for any heathen.
The Lost Gods of EnglandThe Lost Gods of England by Brian Branston
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A must have. A quest for clues to Anglo Saxon Heathen worship.
The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Penguin Historical Atlases)The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Penguin Historical Atlases) by John Haywood
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Far more than just an historical atlas of the Vikings.
The Last Kingdom (Alfred the Great 1)The Last Kingdom (Alfred the Great 1) by Bernard Cornwell
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First in a series of novels which sensationally bring to life the days of Alfred the Great.
Viking Weapons and WarfareViking Weapons and Warfare by J.Kim Siddorn
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A re-enactor's guide to Viking weapons and warfare.
Elves, Wights, and Trolls: Studies Towards the Practice of Germanic Heathenry v. 1Elves, Wights, and Trolls: Studies Towards the Practice of Germanic Heathenry v. 1 by Kveldulf Gundarsson
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Well researched and referenced, and the author presents his findings and opinions in a clear and compelling manner.