Elves, Wights, and Trolls: Studies Towards the Practice of Germanic Heathenry: Vol. I

Elves, Trolls, and Wightsis the most complete study yet made of the various beings with whom the Vikings shared their world, from the smallest spirits of stones and plants to the great giants who strive against or aid the Norse gods. Elves, dwarves, giants, wights dwelling in rocks, streams, and oceans: these beings have been friends, foes, and even lovers of humans, and often worked more closely with farming and fishing folk on a daily basis than did the gods themselves. In this book, Kveldulf Gundarsson, long-famed scholar of Old Norse religion and Heathen leader, looks closely at the history and folklore of these beings and offers a practical guide for dealing with them.Elves, Trolls, and Wightsalso includes Kveldulf’s new translation of the little-known Icelandic skaldic poem Berg-Dweller’s Song”, in which the giant Hallmundr tells of his own folk and world-faring.Gundarsson, Kveldulf is the author of 'Elves, Wights, and Trolls: Studies Towards the Practice of Germanic Heathenry: Vol. I', published 2007 under ISBN 9780595421657 and ISBN 0595421652.