I have read a few books by Edred Thorsson and have found them quite informative. Though in some cases I see him teettering on the brink of "neo pagan" level. I also believe that his writings can perhaps give those just discovering Odinism a little insight into the runes and Teutonic mythology. Makes one look past the surface of Yggdrasil and the nine worlds. For example, I feel that Valhalla is not a material warrior's hall, but something which is past on through the blood. It is like saying if one lives a truly noble life and dies in battle, whether mental or physical, their memory will be passed on to their descendants and will not be forgotten. They will be eternal in that sense. Thorsson suggests that Asgard is the consciousness, Vanaheim is balance, Ljossalfheim the intellect and so on and links them all together. I also learned quite a bit about variety within runic carvings. Blending certain runes together for example and the Icelandic galdor staves.
I'm interested in what other Heathens think of Thorsson, his ideas and his books.
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