The Merseburg Charms: Ancient Spells and Germanic Magic
By Tobias Wolfsberg
Nightfall Arcana Press
ISBN: 9798291365489
In the 10th century, a cleric in Germany wrote down two magical charms rooted in pre-Christian pagan beliefs. This book takes a detailed look at the Merseburg Charms, exploring their origins, meaning, and significance.
Excerpt:
In this book, you will travel with me through their origins, their language, their deep meaning. You will meet Wodan as he was known to those who loved him, not a remote Allfather but a near companion to healers and magicians. You will see Balder not only as the slain bright god of the Edda, but as a figure invoked in times of pain. You will glimpse Sinthgunt, whose name rustles like wind through forgotten boughs, and marvel that she, too, survived in a fragile spell.
Who is this book for?
The Merseburg Charms are a valuable fragment of the past, one of relatively few surviving sources that offer insight into pre-Christian beliefs in medieval Europe. This book, about a hundred pages long, examines many aspects of these short but fascinating texts, including why they were recorded, how they may have been understood, and what they can tell us about pagan beliefs and practices. It also aims to provide a guide to the charms for modern practitioners of these beliefs. Medievalists will find much of interest here as well, particularly those studying medieval religion, magic, and the survival of pre-Christian traditions.
The Author
Tobias Wolfsberg is an American writer with a deep interest in Germanic and Norse history, mythology, and culture.
The Merseburg Charms: Ancient Spells and Germanic Magic
By Tobias Wolfsberg
Nightfall Arcana Press
ISBN: 9798291365489
In the 10th century, a cleric in Germany wrote down two magical charms rooted in pre-Christian pagan beliefs. This book takes a detailed look at the Merseburg Charms, exploring their origins, meaning, and significance.
Excerpt:
In this book, you will travel with me through their origins, their language, their deep meaning. You will meet Wodan as he was known to those who loved him, not a remote Allfather but a near companion to healers and magicians. You will see Balder not only as the slain bright god of the Edda, but as a figure invoked in times of pain. You will glimpse Sinthgunt, whose name rustles like wind through forgotten boughs, and marvel that she, too, survived in a fragile spell.
Who is this book for?
The Merseburg Charms are a valuable fragment of the past, one of relatively few surviving sources that offer insight into pre-Christian beliefs in medieval Europe. This book, about a hundred pages long, examines many aspects of these short but fascinating texts, including why they were recorded, how they may have been understood, and what they can tell us about pagan beliefs and practices. It also aims to provide a guide to the charms for modern practitioners of these beliefs. Medievalists will find much of interest here as well, particularly those studying medieval religion, magic, and the survival of pre-Christian traditions.
The Author
Tobias Wolfsberg is an American writer with a deep interest in Germanic and Norse history, mythology, and culture.
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