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D.J. Conway | Enter the Ancient World of the Norse Norse Magic. These words conjure up shining images of adventurous Viking warriors, huge swords in hand, sailing their fabled dragon-ships over the foaming ocean. Like other ancient tribes, the Northmen had a strong bond to the Earth and the Elements, the Gods and the “little people.” In its practical, easy-to-understand format, Norse Magic offers important features that distinguish it from other books written about the lorse: In-depth discussion of the Norse pantheon, the Norse way of life and worship. “Complete listings of Norse myths and deities «Step-by-step instructions (including required tools and materials) for the immediate performance of spellwork and the practical application of magic in everyday life “In the pages of Norse Magic, DJ. Conway gives the reader ready access and entry into the eraft and ways of working with a kind of magic of the ancient North which runs parallel to that of the runes, She also gives us insight into the art and practice of sei/h—the magical way of the Lady, Freyja.” Edred Thorsson ‘Yrmin-Drighten of the Rune-Gild ‘Author of Rune Might ‘A Book of Troth, About the Author DJ. Conway was born in Hood River, Oregon toa family of Irish-North Germanic-American Indian descent. She began her quest for knowledge of the occult more than twenty-five years ago, and has been involved in many aspects of New Age teligion from the teachings of Yogananda io study of the Qabata, healing, herbs, ancient pantheons and Wicca. Although an ordained minister in two New Age churches and holder of a Doc- tor of Divinity degree, Conway claims that her heart lies within the pagan cultures. No longer actively lecturing, and teaching as she did for years, Conway has centered hher energies on writing, ‘To Write to the Author If you wish to contact the author or would like more information about this book, please write to the author in care of Llewellyn Worldwide, and we will forward your request. Bath the author and publisher appreciate hear- ing from you and learning of your enjoyment of this ‘book and how it has helped you. Liewellyn Worldwide cannot guarantee that every letter written to the author canbe answered, but all willbe forwarded, Please write to: DJ. Conway c/o Llewellyn Worldwide P.O. Box 64383, Dept. L137-7, St. Paul, MN 55164-0283, rene pet ane ‘or $1.00 to cover coe, autsige the 5.4. enelone international postal reply coupon Liewellyn’s World Magic Series Norse Magic DJ. Conway 2008 ‘Lewellyn Publications St Paul, Minnesota §5264-0383, U.S.A. ‘Norse Magic. Copyright © 1990 by D.}. Conway. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in arty manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without from Llewellyn Publications except Brthe cae of bret quotations embochedinetiseal articles and reviews. Cover art by Lissanne Lake Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Conway, DJ. (Deanna J.) Norse magic / by D.J. Conway. pen. —{Uewellyn’s world magic series} Includes bibl references. ISBN 0-87542-137-7 1. Magic, Norse, 2. Mythology, Noree. L Title. H. Series. BF1622.N66CE5 1990 133.4:3'089395—de20 90-5204 cP Lewellyn Workdoride doesnot pancipetein, endorse, ar have any anathority of respanafbity concerning private business transactions between our autho and the public. ‘All ril addressed to the zuthon is forwarded but the pub- Visher cannot, unless specially intructed by the author, give out an address or phone number. ‘Lewellyn Publications ‘A Division of Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. P.O, 64383, St. Paul, MIN 55164-0383 www.llewellyn.com Printed in the United States of America LLEWELLYN'S WORLD MAGIC SERIES: At the core of every religion, at the founda- tion of every culture, there is MAGIC. Magic sees the World as alive, as the home which humanity shares with beings and powers both visible and invisible with whom and which we can interface to either our advantage or disadvan- tage—-depending ‘upon our awareness and inten- °°" Religious worship and communion is one kind of magic, and just as there are many religions in the world go are there many magical systems. Religion, and magic, are ways of seeing and relating to the creative powers, thediving energies, the all-pervading spirit, the under-lying intellic gence that is the universe within which we and all else exist. Neither Religion nor Magic conflict with Sei ence. All ahare the same goals and the same limi- tations: always seeking Truth, forever haunted by human lintitations in peresiving thet truth, Magic is “technology” based upon experience and extra- sensory insight, providing ita practitioner with methods of greater influence and control over the world of the invisible before it impinges on the world of the visible. The study of world magic not only enhances your underatanding of the world in which you live, ‘and hence your ability to live better, but brings you into touch with the inner easence of your tong evo- lutionary heritage and most particularly—as in the case of the magical system identified most closely with your geneticinheritance—with the ar- chetypal images and forces most alive in your whole consciousness. Other Books by D.J. Conway Celtic Magic Maiden, Mother, Crone Dancing With Dragons By Oak, Ash & Thorn Animal Magick Flying Without a Broom Moon Magick Falcon Feather & Valkyrie Sword The Dream Warrior (fiction) Magical, Mythical, Mystical Beasts Lord of Light and Shadow Magick of the Gods & Goddesses Spothslayer (fiction) Shapeshifter Tarot (with Sirona Kuight) Perfect Love The Mysterious, Magickal Cat Warrior of Shadows (fiction) Celtic Dragon Tarot (with Lisa Hunt) CONTENTS Norse Magic and Its Uses Today Understanding Norse Magic Preparing for Magic Magical Elements Casting the Magic Circle Sample Ritual Tools of Magic Norse Wieca and the Lady Seasonal Rituals Introduction to the Norse and Vikings History Religion Dress and Ornamentation Myths and Deities Spellwork Herb Magic Cauldron Magic Sword and Dagger Magic Cord Magic 107 121 163 i A Elf Magic Dwarf Magic Rune Magic Tables of Correspondence 207 Norse Deities Quick Reference Bibliography 241 1. Norse Magic and Its Uses Today The Norse—adventurous Viking wanderers, daring warriore, worshippers of the Aesir and the Vanir (the Asa-Gods)—these words conjure up shining images of helmet-eled men, huge swords in hand, sailing their dragon-ships over the foaming ocean. People think of them as Scandinavians, and they were; but they also settled parts of northern Germany, northern France, and throughout the British Isles, leaving much of their culture, be- liefs, and racial blood in these areas. Like Celtic tribes, the Northmen had strong ties with the Earth and the Elements, the Gods, and the ‘little people” or “hidden people.” From them come many of our ideas about trolls, dwarves, elves and giants, They believed in an af- terlife and the end of the world, or Ragnarvk, long before Christians ever infiltrated their culture. They gave us the concept of the Thing, or Assem- bly, where justice was administered. Theirs was one of the few cultures where women had a great 1