Best Books on Paganism (Grapevine edition)

Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas; The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion;and The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths are the Best Books on Paganism. Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas - A renowned expert in myth and folklore has compiled a comprehensive collection of Northern mythology found in the Eddas and sagas of Iceland in this book. Due to the islands isolation and lack of exposure to outside influences these are possibly the most authentic reinterpretations of the ancient stories. The epic and tragic tales describe the beginning of the universe the brave acts of gods and heroes like Odin Thor and Siegfried the schemes of the villain Loki the imaginative exploits of giants dwarfs and elves the end of the gods and many other things. The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion - For more than a century James Frazers mammoth investigation of global mythology and folklore has been a contentious work. Anyone interested in mythology magic or religion particularly contemporary neo-paganism should study The Golden Bough which is a large body of primordial and barbarian beliefs. Many critics have stated that it ought to be a requirement for everyone to read. The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths -The city of Asgard was home to gods and goddesses before time as we know it started. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge and entered Midgard where he joined the men. Thor used his powerful hammer to defend Asgard. Dragons and giants were allowed to roam free but naughty Loki was continually getting into problems with the other gods. Padraic Colums collection of Norse sagas which he has rewritten gives us a glimpse of that enchanted era when the earth was teeming with powers and marvels we can hardly fathom.