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The most popular of the Norse goddesses is the Vanic deity Freya,
found across the Norse myths and into modern mass media, yet often
obscured by contradictory tales and external moral coding.
Freya is an alluring deity of magic and fertility, a being so
important in the mythology that gods and giants fought over
her, yet she is never shown as a passive prize to be won only as a
forceful being with agency and will of her own. Who is this
powerful goddess who has left such a profound mark across not only
Norse culture but also wider Western culture? Pagan
Portals-Freya is a basic introduction to the Norse Goddess
Freya that covers her history, mythology, associations,
and modern appearances, and offers readers suggestions for how to
begin connecting to Freya in their own lives.
Pagan Portals - Raven Goddess follows on from the author's earlier
book, The Morrigan, to help the reader continue to get to know the
Irish Goddess of war, battle, and prophecy with a particular focus
on disentangling truth from common misconceptions. As the Morrigan
has grown in popularity, understandings of who she was and is have
shifted and become even more nebulous. Raven Goddess is intended to
clarify some common points of confusion and help people go deeper
in their study of the Morrigan and assist in nurturing a devotional
relationship to her.
Pantheon - The Norse explores the beliefs and practices found
within Heathenry including a look at cosmology and various
celebrations. It also discusses the gods and spirits that are
acknowledged within the belief system giving brief descriptions of
each and how they were and are understood. Designed as an
introduction to the Norse pantheon, this book will guide beginners
into a basic understanding of the beliefs and offer further
suggested resources for those who want to dive deeper.
On shadowed wings and in raven's call, meet the ancient Irish
goddess of war, battle, prophecy, death, sovereignty, and magic.
This book is an introduction to the Morrigan and several related
goddesses who share the title, including Badb and Macha. It
combines solid academic information with personal experience in a
way that is intended to dispel the confusion that often surrounds
who this goddess was and is. The Morrigan is as active in the world
today as she ever was in the past but answering her call means
answering the challenge of finding her history and myth in a sea of
misinformation, supposition, and hard-to-find ancient texts. Here
in one place, all of her basic information has been collected along
with personal experiences and advice from a long-time priestess
dedicated to a goddess who bears the title Morrigan.
When people think of fairies they often picture beings who dwell in
the wilderness, solidly anchored in the past. Yet the truth is that
fairies are as present and active in the world today as ever, found
as easily in cities as they are in wild places. 21st Century Fairy
explores fairy beliefs and encounters in the modern world, framed
by folklore, modern fiction and personal experience, to show
readers the possibilities that are out there. Learn whether fairies
evolve and what a modern city in the fairy world might be like. Be
open to the possibility of tech fairies existing alongside fairies
in nature and learn how they interact with human technology. Much
like the human world, the fairy world is stunningly diverse and
constantly changing. 21st Century Fairy is a guide to seekers who
want a modern context for these ancient beings.
The human world and the Otherworld have always been intrinsically
connected just as the beings within them are, but these connections
have been strained in the Western world over the last millenia.
Cultural and religious shifts have pushed the Other to the fringes
and centred humanity in the world and in many spiritual frameworks.
As we move into the 21st century the Othercrowd is pushing back,
seeking a return to their place in things. Many witches are feeling
this shift. Living Fairy is a look at ways to deepen your practice
of fairy witchcraft by actively calling the Good Neighbours back,
and connecting to them more experientially. It emphasizes older
ways of relating to them within a modern framework, while
acknowledging the good and the bad that comes with this work. There
is also an emphasis on moving away from solar and lunar holy days
into a system focused on the stars, which may perhaps be an older
way to relate to both the fairies and our spirituality.
Known by many names and with a wide array of characteristics Odin
is a God who many people believe is just as active in the world
today as he was a thousand years ago and more. A god of poetry he
inspires us to create. A god of magic he teaches us to find our own
power. A god of wisdom he challenges us to learn all we can. In
this book you will find some of Odin's stories and history as well
as anecdotes of what it can be like to honor him in the modern
world.
Fairies are a challenging subject, intertwining culture, folklore,
and anecdotal accounts across centuries and millennia. Focusing
primarily on the Celtic speaking cultures, with some material from
adjacent cultures including Anglo-Saxon and Norse, A New Dictionary
of Fairies has in-depth entries on a variety of fairies as well as
subjects related to them, such as why we picture elves with pointed
ears or where the idea of fairies being invisible comes from. It
also tackles more complicated topics like the nature and
physicality of the fairy people. Anyone with an interest in the
Good Neighbours will find this book a solid resource to draw from.
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Fairies (Paperback)
Morgan Daimler
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The subject of fairies in Celtic cultures is a complex one that
seems to endlessly intrigue people. What exactly are fairies? What
can they do? How can we interact with them? Answering these
questions becomes even harder in a world that is disconnected from
the traditional folklore and flooded with modern sources that are
often vastly at odds with the older beliefs. This book aims to
present readers with a straightforward guide to the older fairy
beliefs, covering everything from Fairyland itself to details about
the beings within it. The Otherworld is full of dangers and
blessings, and this guidebook will help you navigate a safe course
among the Good People.
An introduction to the Aos Sidhe, the People of the fairy mounds,
and to Irish fairy beliefs, this book takes readers on a journey to
understand the place that fairies have had in Ireland across the
millennia and into today. These beings can be found playing roles
both significant and subtle in folk belief and their stories are
part of the land itself, making them an intrinsic aspect of
Ireland. And yet for those who haven't grown up with these beliefs
there can be many misunderstandings and confusion surrounding who
they are, and what they can do. /Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe/ will
help people new to the subject, as well as those with a wider
knowledge, to understand the range and depth of the folk beliefs.
Covering everything from myth and folklore to modern anecdotes and
specific types of Irish fairies, this book provides a solid
understanding of what can be a difficult subject.
Lugh is a God of Ireland who is also found in other Celtic language
speaking cultures, popular historically and just as well loved
today. A deity of kingship and battle, he led his people out of
oppression. A God skilled in magic, he used his power to bless and
curse. Multifaceted and known as the 'many-skilled', Lugh is an
intriguing member of the Tuatha De Danann and we can learn a great
deal about him through his mythology, by looking at his cognates in
other related cultures, and his modern appearances. In this book we
will seek a deeper understanding of this well known yet mysterious
figure.
Pagan Portals - Brigid is a basic introduction to the Goddess
Brigid focusing on her history and myth as well as her modern
devotion and worship. Primarily looking at the Irish Goddess but
including a discussion of her Pan-Celtic appearances, particularly
in Scotland. Her different appearances in mythology are discussed
along with the conflation of the pagan Goddess with Catholic saint.
Modern methods for neopagans to connect to and honor this popular
Goddess include offerings and meditation, and personal anecdotes
from the author's experiences are included as well. Who was Brigid
to the pre-Christian pagans? Who is she today to neopagans? How do
we re-weave the threads of the old pagan Goddess and the new? Learn
about Brigid's myths among the pagan Irish, the stories of Bride in
Scotland, and the way that people today are finding and honoring
this powerful and important deity to find the answer.
Muireann spent six months planning to kill the dragon that killed
her family. Now the dragon is dead, and she's realized that it was
actually the lesser threat guarding a devastating weapon that, if
it falls into almost anyone's hands, will bring war and destruction
to her world. It can't be left where it is. It can't be hidden. It
can't be trusted in the hands of anyone in power or who seeks
power. Muireann's only option becomes a reluctant quest with the
elf she rescued from the dragon, a would-be knight, a selkie, and
an elven mage to find out as much as she can about the weapon and
seek a way to understand the magic that created it. Pursued by a
dragon-worshipping cult bent on revenge and a hidden enemy that
will do anything to remake the world, the five friends must try to
find answers before all is lost. Muireann thought that killing a
dragon was going to be impossible. Saving the world is going to be
much harder.
An in-depth manual for practicing Fairy Witchcraft including
theology, fairy lore, rituals, holidays, and magical practices.
This book aims to pick up where Pagan Portals - Fairy Witchcraft
leaves off and teach interested people the comprehensive practice
of this system of honoring the Fair Folk and liminal Gods by
blending the old Fairy Faith with modern paganism.
Many neopagans today are drawn to honor the fairies but find that
the modern-day path to Fairy is hidden in mist and shadow. Yet the
path is still there, waiting for those who are ready to seek it
out. This is a guidebook for those seeking a path that combines
modern neopagan witchcraft with the older Celtic Fairy Faith.
Topics include basic beliefs and practices, holidays, tools, altar
set up, and theology, with the intent of giving the seeker a solid
grounding in the basics of modern Fairy Witchcraft.
Thor is an immensely popular God but also one of contradictions,
whose complexity is sometimes underrated. Often depicted as oafish,
he was clever enough to outwit the dwarf Alviss (All-wise). A god
of storms and thunder, he brought fertility and blessed brides at
weddings and although a defender of civilization and order, he
usually travelled with a trickster deity. Pagan Portals - Thor is
an introductory book that examines both history and mythology,
untangling older beliefs from modern pop-culture.
A concise guide to the Gods and Goddesses of pagan Ireland, their
history, mythology, and symbols. Rooted in the past but still
active in the world today, the Gods and Goddesses of Ireland have
always been powerful forces that can bless or challenge, but often
the most difficult thing is to simply find information about them.
This short introductory text looks at a variety of different Irish
deities, common and more obscure, from their ancient roots to the
modern practices associated with honoring them in, an
encyclopedia-style book with entries in easy-to-use sections.
The mystery, magic and myth of Manannan. The sea is a powerful,
driving force for many people, a source of sustenance as well as
danger. It is no surprise that Manannan, the Celtic God of the sea,
should be an important figure but one who is also as ambiguous as
the element he is associated with: a trickster, a magic worker, an
advisor and a warrior. In this book you will get to know the many
faces of Manannan, called the son of the ocean, and learn of his
important place in mythology and the pivotal role he plays in many
events. 'This highly intelligent but accessible book belongs on the
shelves and nightstands of lovers of Celtic myth.' Courtney Weber,
author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magic of the Celtic Goddess
Irish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path,
but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow
it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and
practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for
people interested in practicing the religion using a
Reconstructionist methodology or who would just like to know more
about it. Explore the cosmology of the ancient Irish and learn how
the old mythology and living culture show us the Gods and spirits
of Ireland and how to connect to them. Ritual structure is
explored, as well as daily practices and holidays, to create a path
that brings the old beliefs forward into the modern world.
Mysterious and intriguing, the Queens of Fairy have been
intertwined with mortal lives and imaginations for as long as we
have had myth and folklore. Goddesses to some, fictional characters
to others, these powerful Queens are bound up in the history of
witchcraft and still have a role to play today. This book takes a
look at who the Fairy Queens are, explores some of their individual
stories, and considers how we can still connect to them and honor
them in the world today.
Get to know the Good God of Ireland through mythology, history, and
modern worship. The Dagda is one of the most well-known of the
Irish Gods, a king of the Tuatha De Danann and mediator between the
Gods and mortals after the Gaels came to Ireland. A popular God
among Irish and Celtic pagans, the Dagda is a powerful figure who
reaches out to us from myth and memory. For those seeking to honor
him today finding information can be difficult or confusing. Pagan
Portals - the Dagda offers a place to begin untangling the complex
history of this deity.
An in-depth and experiential look from the inside at practicing
Fairy Witchcraft. This unique form of spirituality is one that
melds the traditions of the Fairy Faith with neopagan witchcraft,
creating something that is new yet rooted in the old. In this third
book in the series the reader is invited to travel down the path to
Fairy with the author and see how their journey has unfolded over
the last twenty-five years, weaving together practical experience
and academic study. Looking at this form of witchcraft with an eye
that is both serious and humorous Travelling the Fairy Path offers
insight and suggestions for practices shaped from the source
material and lived in daily life to help as the reader moves from
beginner to experienced practitioner.
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