Flowers, Stephen E., Ph.D.

Icelandic Magic

Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires

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Produktbeschreibung

A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781620554050
• ISBN-10: 1620554054
• Artikelnr.: 42234097

Autorenporträt

Stephen Flowers studied Germanic and Celtic philology and religious history at the University of Texas at Austin and in Goettingen, West Germany. He received his Ph.D. in 1984 in Germanic Languages and Medieval Studies with a dissertation entitled Runes and Magic.

Inhaltsangabe

Notes to the Reader on Abbreviations, Orthography, and Foreign Words
Foreword: Magic Manuals and Sorcerous Staves
by Michael Moynihan xi
Preface
Introduction: A Magical Text
Part One
Historical Background and Basics of Magical Practice
1 Historical Context
2 History of Magic in Iceland
The Pre-Christian Age
Catholic Period
Protestant Period
3 Icelandic Books of Magic
Legendary Black Books
The Galdrabók
Other Collections of Magic
The Two Traditions in the North
4 The Gods of Magic: Æsir, Demons, and Christ
The Pagan Gods and Goddesses
Christian Demons
5 Runes and Magical Signs
6 The Theory and Practice of Galdor-Sign Magic
7 The Legends and Lore of Iceland’s Magicians
Sæmundur the Wise
Gottskálk the Cruel
Eiríkur of Vogsósar
Galdra-Loftur
8 Preparation and Inner Work
9 Ritual and the Grammar of Signs
Introduction
Equipment
Basic Ritual Format
Guide to Special Instructions
Inner Nature of Galdor
Aims of Galdor
Interpretation and Construction of Signs
Ægishjálmur
Galdramyndir
Galdrastafir
Part Two
GRAY-SKIN
Introduction to the Workings
I Wisdom
1. To Awaken Yourself to a Sense of Mystery and Wonder
2. For Insight into Things beyond the Earthly Realm
3. To Link Yourself with the Power and Knowledge of Your Soul
4. To Know the Unknown
5. Discovering the Unknown
6. Concealment
7. For Gaining Inspiration
8. Wayfinder
9. Thief-Detective
10. Sitting-Out Stave
II Power 90
1. Winning Struggles of All Kinds
2. Victory
3. To Win a Debate
4. Herzlustafir (Strengthening Staves)
III Protection
1. Return to Sender
2. Protection from Embarrassment
3. A Washing Verse: To Wash Away Ill Will and Negativity
4. Sorcery Prevention
5. Against Foreboding When You Go into the Darkness
6. Against All Witchery
IV Control
1. To Calm Anger
2. To Gain the Favor of Powerful Persons
3. To Cause Fear in an Enemy
4. Against the Ill Will of Powerful Persons
5. To Calm the Anger of an Enemy
6. To Have Success in a Meeting
7. Dúnfaxi (= Down Mane)--To Win a Law Case
8. The Silencer
V Prosperity
1. Deal-Closer (= Kaupaloki)
2. To Have Success in Business
3. Another Kaupaloki
VI Love
1. Luck in Love
2. To Enchant a Woman and Win Her Love
3. To Win the Love of a Person
VII Reception of Luck and Release of Blessings
1. The Luck Knot
2. Lukkustafir (= Luck Staves)
3. To Get Your Wish
4. Release
5. To Get Things to Turn Out as You Wish
6. Good Luck
7. To Acquire the Object You Crave
8. To Get Back What Was Stolen
VIII Sleep Magic
1. Lucid Dreaming--Dream Stave I
2. Dream Sendings--Dream Stave II
3. Against Headache and Insomnia
Appendix A Runes and Magical Letters
Appendix B Names of Óðinn
Appendix C Magical Letters and Rune Kennings
Appendix D The “Our Father” Prayer in Latin
Bibliography
Index
Your Personal Magical Workings