Reflections on European Mythology and Polytheism Paperback – December 23, 2015

More ancient wisdom from the Forest Wizard 🧙🏻‍♂️

So far this book is incredible...amazingly insightful and down-to-earth, as well as beautifully imaginative and intuitive. I am impressed and am learning a lot, and quickly. Varg Vikernes is intellectually very sharp, and does not waste space but makes his points rapidly and enjoyably.

Just to say first time wrighting review..I had to..As you all know everything in our history is big lie that people who rule the world wright and brainwash us.I am from Serbia country that was totally destroyed in the last 100 years and our whole history and religion was written off and falsificated even today it's just getting worse and more and more lies.But if you read this book things will become clearer and clearer.If you have healthy and sane brain true meaning that you couldn't understand from old religion (from the lack of real Information) will become understandable and logical. For example if you read Norse sagas i got so confused...they mixed nonsence so much that you wonder if it was written by some lunatic cuz everything is so twisted..mixed up but this book explains what is actually truth and true meaning of all of that..I could wright couple pages about good things In this book but just buy it if you are true European proud man you will see you were wright all along and just keep getting stronger.

It's not easy to find good books on European paganism.. They're usually fruity, wiccan garbage or some other overly romantic neo-pagan tripe. This one is actually good!

I don't need references to previous books in order to appreciate a ground breaking effort on subjects poorly treated by others. Varg's speculations and insights into the lost world of pagan spirituality rise above the Judeo-Christian bias of previous, even well-meaning authors. Have to admit tho I don't always understand what's going on in the grave mound, place to a central initiation ceremony, which he touches on in several places. I have to conclude his vision, or is it his wife Marie's, is not clear on this crucial point. Or maybe it's my own lack of insight holding me back. In either case, I look forward to the English translation of Marie Cachet's book on the Bear Cult.

I hope Varg continues to publish short books like this, providing further work on these themes and concepts.His writing is informative and inspired. He continues to develop his thinking about the traditions, celebrations and cosmology of our forbears, bringing obscure ideas into focus, and dispelling commonly held misconceptions.Regarding our historical culture, there are some concepts and practices that are so obscured by time and lack of evidence that we may never fully understand, but Varg has done such a good job fitting the puzzle pieces together that we have a clearer idea of what shape of the pieces that we are looking for must have been. His version of of our culture holds together well; there is an internal cohesion that is persuasive.

I enjoyed reading his book ,it is not a long read at 92 pages but adds to his views on Scandinavia Sorcery and Religion.This book adds more to his explanation on how Christians changed the original meanings of the old beliefs.He revisits the idea of The May King and Queen and a bit of the Bear Cults of Northern Europe.He also adds more of his worldview and includes some personal antidotes.The book itself seems like an addition to his earlier book,it is not as illustrated and contains much more personal writing that "Sorcery and Religion",You don't need to read his earlier book but it helps to be familiar with his main ideas of a non-linear idea of time and honor being of the most important character trait.If you are interested in current world events and the immigrant invasion of Europe you need to read this book.

The book does a great job clearing away misconceptions about Nordic/Germanic paganism and giving better explanations to what the various pagan concepts were really about such as what Ragnorak really was suppose to be as oppose to the "final battle" that many people seem to think it is. Vikernes does a great job using linguistics to give better understanding to the various legends and deities. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in philology and in understanding the deeper meanings behind Nordic/Germanic legend as well as the difference between the more original versions of the story as oppose to the Christianized versions many of us were taught when growing up.

I absolutely loved this book! I agreed with everything the author had to say about Judeo-Christianity. I learned so much as well from such a small book. I now understand how the fall of the Roman Empire and Dark Ages were a result of the Christianisation of Europe and that only the renaissance was the rival of the brilliance European antiquity and it’s religions, philosophies and sciences etc. An absolute must read especially if you are pagan and questioning your Christianity. Read it now!

If you want a scientific study of European polytheism, you will not find it here.If you want Vikernes' personal reflection and ruminations on European polytheism, and how it was influenced by the forceful introduction of Christianity to Europe, you will find plenty of that here. Vikernes may make claims which aren't supported by a full bibliography and hundreds of footnotes, but the majority of them simply make sense even without supporting evidence.The book is well-written, with the occasional spelling or grammar mistake, but English isn't Vikernes' first language. An editor could have easily spotted and fixed these, however - perhaps something to consider if this is ever re-released or re-printed?The tome is quite short and can be read in an hour. With free shipping it's worth it's price.

I really like this book, it is refreshing because it is written by someone who understands the subject. All too often books are written about paganism by authors who are trying to compare pagan beliefs against their own religious beliefs, or perhaps write about paganism through the lens or filter of Christianity or new age nonsense. It is so difficult to find any books about paganism that don't ultimately suggest or require that you bow down or pray to someone or something, if that is what you are looking for this isn't it, thankfully. Well worth a read if you are interested in European indigenous religion/Norse religion.

Not the longest book in the world but it's interesting to read Varg's take on the subject, his opinion and views on the modern misconceptions of the mythology definitely make you think. worth a read if you are interested in the topic

It is a tiny book, but you will find some great insight on European culture and religion written typically in Varg's style.The only drawback is the fact that it has some grammar mistakes and typos, but that's fine since English is not at all Varg's mother tongue. Could have made use of editing, but this should not really bother you if you are looking for knowledge.