Germanic Heathenry: A Practical Guide

"An essential volume that captures the true essence of the ageless wisdoms and rich cultural traditions of authentic Teutonic Heathenry! This groundbreaking work brings to light the foundations of a living and hale Germanic religion in a practical manner, in a layout perfect for repeated use and reference. The book provides: - a wealth of lore on traditional Germanic-Heathen families, homes and home keeping; - an extensive examination on traditional calendars and Heathen timekeeping; - detailed information on Gods, Goddesses and Holy Beings; - a comprehensive treatment of Heathen law and ethic; - a true understanding of wurt and urlag; - complete structured outlines of Heathen Ritual and holy observances; - an informative study on proper, Germanic sumble; - an immense Glossary with a truly practical pronunciation guide; - a wide scope of Germanic terminologies, from common renderings to Modern High German to Old High German, allowing for the greatest freedom in practice and form; - quick reference outlines for seasonal rituals, days of the week, and much, much more. -- James Hjuka Coulter was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a legally ordained Irminic priest, and founder of the Irminen-Gesellschaft, a society dedicated to the preservation and furtherance of Irminenschaft and Germanic culture overall. Some of James' other works include An Introduction to Armanic Runes, Faining and Sacrifice, Heathen Timekeeping: An Examination of the Germanic Lunar Reckoning, and Hávamál: The Words of the High One. In the past, James has lectured on Germanic Heathenry and esotericism at a university near his home in New Jersey, where he currently resides with his wife and daughter. He is a regular contributing author for an assortment of Heathen and esoteric journals, and is an activist for father's and children's rights.