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Oxbow Books - The Norse Sorceress: Viking Magic and Volva

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Explore the mysterious world of Old Norse magic with The Norse Sorceress: Mind and Materiality in the Viking World. Published by Oxbow Books, this work examines the ritual specialists who manipulated the world around them through ancient practices. From changing weather conditions to seeing into the past and future, the text covers the diverse ways magic influenced Viking life and battle outcomes. A central focus is the volva, the iconic figure from the mythological poem Voluspa. This study looks at how these women commanded both respect and fear in mythology, while also examining their roles as unique members of society in non-mythological texts. It provides a deep look into the various terms used for magic practitioners and their impact on the Norse world.

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Oxbow Books presents an examination of magic acts found in Old Norse literature.

Learn about the volva, the iconic figure featured in the mythological poem Voluspa.

Discover how ritual specialists influenced weather, battles, and the ability to see the future.

Explore the different roles of magic practitioners in both mythological and non-mythological texts.

This new store stock provides insight into the social standing of women in the Viking world.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
15 July 2023
Listed Since
19 August 2022

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