While most studies on seiðr—one of the most mysterious, alluring, and ill-defined categories of Norse magic—use qualitative and interpretive methodologies, In Search of Seiðr: A Rune-Gild Approach, distinguishes itself by bringing a rare quantitative approach, balanced with a life-long magical practitioner’s experience, to this most misunderstood Norse magical practice. Through meticulous statistical examination of the Eddas, Norse Sagas, legal records, archeological findings, and other literary and historical sources, author Janet Didur, M.A., systematically identifies patterns in gender, intent, socio-political function and context, and perceived magical tools to increase understanding and dispel misconceptions about seiðr. Norse scholars as well as those who wish to recreate seiðr in their personal spiritual practice will find this work to be an invaluable resource through not only its analysis but its collation of all extant references to seiðr, including alternate sources and translations. For the first time seiðr is given a truly rigorous analysis of the data without biased interpretation. Purchase a new copy of In Search of Seiðr: A Rune-Gild Approach here!
