Magick Matters

18.03.2021

“The Saga of the Volsungs: With the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok” by Jackson Crawford (modern translation)

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"From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda (Hackett, 2015) comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok."...>>

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18.03.2021

“The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes” by Jackson Crawford (modern translation)

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"The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a Modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc. Jackson Crawford's modern versions of these poems are authoritative and fluent and often very gripping. With their individual headnotes and complementary general introduction, they supply today's readers with most of what they need to...>>

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18.03.2021

“Introduction to Pagan Studies” by Barbara Jane Davy

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"Pagan Studies is maturing and moving beyond the context of new religious movements to situate itself in within of the study of world religions. Introduction to Pagan Studies is the first and only text designed to introduce the study of contemporary Paganism as a world religion. It examines the intellectual, religious, and social spheres of Paganism through common categories in the study of religion, which includes beliefs, practices, theology, ritual, history, and role of texts and scriptures. The text is accessible to readers of all backgrounds and religions and assumes no prior knowledge of Paganism. This text will also serve as a general introduction to Pagan Studies for non-specialist scholars of religion, as well...>>

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18.03.2021

“Contemplative Knitting” by Julie Cicora

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"Learn how the meditative practice of knitting can evolve in to a spiritual discipline. One third (53 million) of American women know how to knit, and knitting is becoming increasingly popular with men as well. Many of these knitters belong to social knitting circles, charity knitting groups, or knit with others in churches, cafes—and even in bars! This book shows how knitting creates connections and communities, and ties the repetition of knitting to the consistent recitation of prayer. It also compares the act of knitting to the spiritual journey, from starting something new to how we handle mistakes. Many people would like to incorporate a spiritual practice into their frenetic lives only to become discouraged and...>>

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18.03.2021

“Chinese Sexual Astrology: Eastern Secrets to Mind-Blowing Sex” by Shelly Wu

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"Whether it’s a passionate quickie or an orgasmic marathon, few things can equal the intense pleasure of love and sex. Now, with Chinese Sexual Astrology, you and your partner can learn how to fuse your spiritual, mental and physical energies to achieve complete satisfaction. Similar to the ancient Chinese “pillow books,” which were popular wedding gifts for couples, this book contains everything from astrological compatibility charts to ancient advice for igniting passion. Each of the twelve Chinese astrological signs has its own unique blend of touch, pleasurable sensations and turn-ons. In Part 1 (“Spirit Connections”) of Chinese Sexual Astrology, you’ll discover the unseen chemistry of long-lasting relationships. Are you a receptive and feeling oriented...>>

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