Delve into the life of modern heathenry where you can learn the lore about the Norse gods and a variety of essential information including meditations, raising a heathen family, deity worship, and much more. This special edition includes full color pictures and extra information not found in the standard edition. There are many paths to the great tree of Yggdrssil.

The most comprehensive guide to Norse literature, historical folk lore and more. Kvilhaug peels back the layers of the Eddas, Poems and Sagas to reveal hidden truths within Maria's background in research and archaeology is visible throughout with full illustrations, timelines and beautiful translations of passages providing the key to unlocking and deciphering the hidden wisdom within. Her exploration of modern interpretations, past parables, and related cultural mythos provides a deeper layer into the mysteries of Old Norse practices.

These days, almost everyone is familiar with the 'rough guide' travel books that offer maps, advice and tips on the best places to visit when traveling abroad. In many ways you can consider this book in the same vein as these books, but rather than offering advice to backpackers and students on their gap year, this book offers advice for anyone interested in rediscovering and experiencing for themselves the majik, mystery and beauty of the ancestral Heathen traditions of Northern Europe, as expressed through Yggdrasill; the mighty world tree that stands at the very centre of all existence. Just like the rough guidebooks, 'Up And Down The Tree' is about being active, about getting out there, seeing the sights, experiencing things for yourself, making new contacts in new lands and returning home to draw your own conclusions for yourself. Each chapter will in turn introduce you to either a new world or a different aspect of Yggdrasil and the vibrant mythology, folklore and Majikal practices that are specific to that particular realm. Immersing yourself deep within the nine worlds you will breathe life into the ancient stories of Gods, heroes and wondrous beings that populate the myths, sagas, folk and Fairy tales of the North. As you do so , you will come to realise that these are not simply strange fictions from a bygone era, but everlasting truths that offer us a way of seeing and experiencing reality that is as meaningful to us today, as it was for our early ancestors. Your journey through Yggdrasil will be filled with practical Majik of all shapes and forms. Along the way you will learn of Seidr, the mysterious Majik of the 'other', and of Galdr, the ancient Majik of the Runes. You will learn how to traverse the veil between the physical realm of Midgard and the many realms of the nonphysical otherworld and on your travels gain friends, allies and guides within these realms. You will discover how to manifest your intent and will using the Runes. How to sign, sing and empower the Runes, and how to use your own body to carve the Runes into the very fabric of reality itself. You will meet with Gods and Giants, Elves and Dwarves, ancient Ancestors and fantastic beasts of all shapes and forms. You will learn the Elven Majik of glamour and Fascination, how to turn the mind, kindle fire in the emotions, change the past and weave the present according to your own desire. You will learn of Odhroerir, the precious mead of inspiration and the ancient power of the little red ones; the sacred mushroom Amanita Muscaria. All this and much, much more. Packed full of Majikal exercises, rituals and tasks, and illustrated throughout, this new edition of 'Up And Down The Tree' has been totally revamped and organized according to the authors original vision for his book. Accessible to complete beginners and more advanced Majikal practitioners alike, 'Up And Down The Tree' is a book you will return to time and time again and will prove an invaluable guide to anyone intent on traveling the Heathen path and experiencing its Majik and majesty for themselves.

A Journey on a Runic Path is the study of Norse Runes. Their history, uses, creation, and much more.

Rolfsen's beautiful book on knots and links can be read by anyone, from beginner to expert, who wants to learn about knot theory. Beginners find an inviting introduction to the elements of topology, emphasizing the tools needed for understanding knots, the fundamental group and van Kampen's theorem, for example, which are then applied to concrete problems, such as computing knot groups. For experts, Rolfsen explains advanced topics, such as the connections between knot theory and surgery and how they are useful to understanding three-manifolds. Besides providing a guide to understanding knot theory, the book offers 'practical' training. After reading it, you will be able to do many things: compute presentations of knot groups, Alexander polynomials, and other invariants; perform surgery on three-manifolds; and visualize knots and their complements.It is characterized by its hands-on approach and emphasis on a visual, geometric understanding. Rolfsen offers invaluable insight and strikes a perfect balance between giving technical details and offering informal explanations. The illustrations are superb, and a wealth of examples are included. Now back in print by the AMS, the book is still a standard reference in knot theory. It is written in a remarkable style that makes it useful for both beginners and researchers. Particularly noteworthy is the table of knots and links at the end. This volume is an excellent introduction to the topic and is suitable as a textbook for a course in knot theory or 3-manifolds. Other key books of interest on this topic available from the AMS are ""The Shoelace Book: A Mathematical Guide to the Best (and Worst) Ways to Lace your Shoes"" and ""The Knot Book.""

Warriors of Asgard, Atlantis & Olympus battle a monstrous, world-devouring swarm. Endless in form, endless in number, the Myriad know nothing but the extermination of life. Raised from the dead by Ares and the witch Medea, Thamoth of Atlantis is thrown into battle against this nightmarish foe. The quest to survive this threat, unlock his forgotten past, and find his place in a new world will take him to the throne-room of Lord Odinn and into the company of a deadly, unspeaking huntress of giants. He will descend the twisted roots of the World Tree Yggdrasil and learn the secrets of his past life. If his visions of the future prove true, then the end of Asgard and all the Nine Realms, the time of Ragnarok, is near.Epic Fantasy meets Norse & Greek myth meets Lovecraftian monsters. Get this book free at ironage.space!

There's nothing like alien invasion to reset the shared sense of agreed truths and end the curse of divisive algorithms : A misunderstanding of galactic proportions has seen the Yggdrasil return. Straight out of fashionable Viking mythology to prime time viewing on Celebrity Council Elimination. Now the world must confront a 'trees-have-feelings too' paradigm. As the invader's numbers and influence grow an underemployed forester, ex-platypus researcher and a DJ must act. Is it time to gather the deadly arrow frogs, or can Dubstep, Bach and ukuleles save the world? Alternatively, is it already saved and who should decide? Return of the Yggdrasil is a comedy romp through ecological Armageddon. Hang onto your phone and prepare for a thought-provoking journey through issues such as the media, sustainable agriculture, plant communication, climate change, science and the nature of truth.