For those who wish to deepen their knowledge of Norse mythology, history, and spiritual practice, the following works are recommended:
Primary Sources
- The Poetic Edda — Translated by Carolyne Larrington (Oxford World's Classics) or Jackson Crawford. The original mythological poems.
- The Prose Edda — Snorri Sturluson, translated by Jesse Byock. The 13th-century Icelandic compilation of Norse mythology.
- Hávamál — Available in multiple translations; Jackson Crawford's standalone edition is accessible and well-annotated.
Historical and Academic Works
- The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia — Neil Price. A comprehensive study of Norse magical practices.
- Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs — John Lindow. An encyclopedic reference.
- The Road to Hel — Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson. A study of Norse concepts of death and the afterlife.
- Gods and Myths of Northern Europe — H.R. Ellis Davidson. A classic overview of Norse religious beliefs.
- The Well and the Tree — Paul C. Bauschatz. An exploration of Norse cosmology and the concept of wyrd.
Modern Practice
- A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru — Patricia M. Lafayllve. A practical introduction to modern Norse practice.
- Elves, Wights, and Trolls — Kveldulf Gundarsson. A study of the beings of Norse folk belief.
- We Are Our Deeds: The Elder Heathenry, Its Ethic and Thew — Eric Wodening. On the ethical foundations of Norse practice.
Mythology Retellings
- Norse Mythology — Neil Gaiman. A modern retelling of the major myths, accessible and engaging.
- The Norse Myths — Kevin Crossley-Holland. A literary retelling with scholarly notes.
The Nine Worlds Prayer Book By Miguel Martinez First Edition
May the gods hear your voice. May the ancestors walk beside you. May the Nine Worlds be open to you. May your prayers find their mark.
Hail.