During the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many
books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were
suppressed. But in Iceland the practice of recording magical spells
in books continued in secret for centuries, on a scale not seen
elsewhere. Now housed in the National Library in ReykjavÃk, these
surviving grimoires, which represent only a hundredth of what was
lost, reveal a rich magical tradition that continued to evolve into
the 20th century. Drawing directly from the actual surviving
Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete
system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from
the 16th century onward. He explores the history of magic in
Iceland in pagan and early Christian times and reveals specific
practical techniques and ritual templates that readers can adapt to
their unique purposes. Flowers also presents an extensive
catalog of actual spells and magical workings from the historical
Icelandic books of magic. These examples provide ready-made forms
for practical experimentation as well as an exemplary guide on how
to create signs and symbols for more personalized magical work. The
author also includes guidance on creating unique magical signs from
the 100 mythic names of Odin, which he translates and interprets
magically, and from Icelandic magical alphabets, symbols that
connect Icelandic magic to the ancient runic tradition.
General
| Imprint: |
Inner Traditions Bear And Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2016 |
| Authors: |
Stephen E. Flowers
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
160 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-62055-405-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
1-62055-405-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781620554050 |
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