Viking Magic

E. Kaman, Éva Pápes, Eva Lokay, Rachel Maltese

• Publisher: Lokay
• Year: 2024
• Topic: Social Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9781999036621
• Subtopic: Folklore & Mythic Literary Criticism
• Index: Social Sciences

"Viking Magic," the second installment in the Forbidden Knowledge series, embarks on a captivating journey into the mystical realms of Old Norse magic. This non-fiction book meticulously examines and interprets stories and poems of Icelandic sagas to bring forward the secrets of the magic wielded by the Norse people.
The exploration begins with an immersive look into the magical worldview of the Vikings, unraveling concepts like Hugr – the unity of mind, or the protective force of Hamingja. As the narrative unfolds, readers are guided through captivating stories, displaying the depth of Viking magical traditions.
Venturing into the supernatural, the book brings to life the mysteries of revenants and the enigmatic realm of Hel – the land of the dead. Trolls, both legendary and contemporary are studied, exploring their role in Norse mythology and their presence in today's digital landscape.
The heart of the book delves into the intricacies of Viking magic, dissecting practices like divination and clairvoyance, the power of words, and the fascinating art of illusion.
The encyclopedic content of the Appendices includes topics ranging from deviant burials to the Oseberg Ship, from ancient curses to the Shamanic Drum, presenting a supplement to the various facets of the subject.
With over 50 illustrations, this book provides a unique and insightful analysis of Viking magic. The meticulous translation of every detail from original manuscripts, along with hyperlinks to relevant sources, ensures that readers gain an authentic understanding of the magical legacy left behind by the Norse people.

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Prologue
• Fragments
• Background
• Magical World – Magical Worldview
• Like to Like
• Hugr – Unity of Mind
• Hamingja – The Protective Force
• Fylgja – The Premonition
• Tomb Dwellers
• The Lord of the Burial Mound – The Haugbúinn
• Revenants – Afturgöngur
• The Draugr
• Hel – The Land of the Dead
• Hel’s Empire
• Beyond Death
• Trolls
• Trolls on the Internet and in Literature
• The Holders of Extranatural Knowledge
• Óðin, the Mage King
• White Magic Or Black?
• Techniques
• Seiðr
• Seiðr and Clairvoyance
• Seiðr in Spell Casting
• Hamr
• Illusion
• Types of Illusion
• The Power of Words
• The Galdr
• Verbal Spells
• Inverse Magic
• Ritual Exposure
• Ritual Exposure in Hungary
• Skins in Magic
• Skins that Block
• Rune Magic
• The Helm of Awe
• The Sleeping Spell
• Implements of Magic
• Amulets, Talismans, and Charms
• Viking amulets
• Archaeological finds
• The Magical Objects of the Dvergar
• Implements of the Gods
• The Dvergar as Fairytale Helpers
• Wands and Staves
• The Tein and its Ilk
• The Staff
• In Lieu of a Moral
• Appendices
• The Oseberg Ship
• Elements of the Magical Worldview
• Methodology
• Hugr
• Hamingja
• Fylgja
• Hamr
• Burial Mound
• Álfar
• Sólarljóð – The Sun Song
• Mantra
• Joannes Kinnamos
• Urban Shamans
• The Sami
• The Shamanic Drum
• Sami Magic
• Early Curses
• The Curse of Hammurabi
• The Curse of Plotius
• A Greek Binding Spell
• Ahura Mazda
• Óðin Hangs from a Tree
• Amulets
• Alectorius: the Birth of a Legend
• Dvergar Craftsmen
• The Dwarven Past
• On Those of Diminutive Stature
• Staffrs and wands
• List of Abbreviations
• Book references
• Manuscript references
• Old Norse text references
• Web References
• Index of Illustrations