Paganism Explained: Part I: Thrymskvida

Although it’s kind of short it gives exactly what it says on the cover. I noticed a tiny typo/spelling mistake in the English translation but it’s not a big deal. I didn’t know anything about paganism really until now I’ve read this. It’s interesting if you want to get into the meaning (probably a very good interpretation) of this tale.I’m going to buy the rest as well .-)

A quite short book but it contains all that I expected from it. An introduction by Varg Vikernes, followed by the Þrymskviða with its English translation. Then an explanation of it and advice on how to interpret it by Marie Cachet. I was more than happy to read it because it gave me a completely new way of thinking about this for me, since long well known text. I am looking forward to read the coming next volumes in what is promised to be a series of booklets. Hopefully they might even come in a higher quality collection volume one day.

The book is very short but the interpretation of one of the Edda's is unlike anything I've ever read. Marie Cachet brings with her the single solitary light needed in a murky world of darkness to illuminate and make clear sacred European mythology. Just from this one, first installment (in what I hope is a series), she has revealed the true meaning of life in my opinion. It's one of those jaw-drop, WOW moments where something that seemed so obvious just simply needed a greater mind than yours to show you the truth.Fantastic. Can't wait for part 2.

Good thanks

For only 4 pounds a good little introduction will buy the rest of the parts.

Really interesting book and it makes a lot of sense! Given me a great appreciation for the knowledge the people from those times had, like that they knew how hormones were an integral part to some of the stages of childbirth.

Presents interesting theories, but without a shred of evidence or reference to back them up. Strident ranting and patronising simplification. No references. In a book such as this, academic-style reference are essential; you are treading on this ice, and you need to prove where you have walked from to stay credible, as well as permit your readers to explore your sources themselves and further the conversation. It doesn't stay credible, and there is no pretence at a dialogue with readers, or a "stand on the shoulders of giants" kind of intellectual legacy. And the author is a neo-nazi of the Nordic Nationalism breed. Very very disappointing on all counts.

Read literally any other introduction to Paganism, this is genuine nonsense.I'd give it no stars if I could.