Odin the Wanderer: God of Wisdom, War, and Magic (The Northern Legends Series) - Softcover

Wolfsberg, Tobias

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798315661580

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Odin the Wanderer: God of Wisdom, War, and Magic by Tobias Wolfsberg delves into one of the most enigmatic and enduring figures in Germanic and Norse lore. Perfect for those captivated by Viking Age culture, the power of runes, or the growth of modern Heathen and Asatru movements, this thoroughly researched work illuminates Odin’s journey from ancient tribal Europe to the halls of medieval sagas and beyond. Wolfsberg draws on Eddic poems, medieval chronicles, archaeological evidence, and contemporary accounts to unveil how this one-eyed god—renowned as both battle-lord and relentless seeker of knowledge—has continuously inspired warriors, poets, and spiritual practitioners through the centuries.

From examining Odin’s quest for runic wisdom in early sources and tracing his evolving role in Old Norse literature, to touching on his representation in early 20th-century ideologies and his ongoing presence in pop culture and neo-pagan rites, Odin the Wanderer: God of Wisdom, War, and Magic offers an illuminating exploration of why this shape-shifting trickster, warmonger, and philosopher continues to fascinate. Whether you’re drawn to arcane secrets of the runes, the living traditions of modern Norse worship, or simply the timeless allure of a god who will sacrifice all for knowledge, this book reveals anew the mysteries and majesty of Odin’s legend.

Join Tobias Wolfsberg on a far-reaching voyage, where myth and history merge, and discover how the One-Eyed Wanderer remains a beacon of transformation and awe in the modern world.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798315661580
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 126
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Deutschland