Yggdrasil: Norse Divination Cards, Hardcover

Description

Based on the fascinating mythology of the Nordic traditions, this 81-card divination deck brings the stories and characters of ancient Scandinavia to life. Artist Haukur "Hawk" Halldorsson's intricate pen and ink drawings are powerful representations of the most important characters and symbols of the Eddas, the ancient writings of the Norse. These cards, along with the convenient guidebook, are designed to be used for divination, guidance, and spiritual connection. Created by one of the greatest living authorities on Nordic spirituality, these cards are a welcome addition to those who desire a deeper relationship with Odin, Freyja, and the rest of the Nordic pantheon.

About the author

Haukur Halld rsson and his daughter Gunnhildur Hauksd ttir are Icelandic artists living and working between Iceland, Denmark and Germany. Both adhere to heathenry, or Asatru, as viewed by the Icelandic Asatru community. Halld rsson is one of the original members active in reviving the traditional Nordic mythology of Iceland in the seventies and has devoted his art to Nordic and Northern European mythologies and folklore. Hauksd ttir grew up in heathendom, surrounded by folkloric illustrations, stories, poems and nature.

For the Yggdrasil deck, father and daughter come/came together with illustrations and their readings to enable the deciphering of the message of the mythologies and folklore and to make it accessible for readers.

Haukur Halld rsson and his daughter Gunnhildur Hauksd ttir are Icelandic artists living and working between Iceland, Denmark and Germany. Both adhere to heathenry, or Asatru, as viewed by the Icelandic Asatru community. Halld rsson is one of the original members active in reviving the traditional Nordic mythology of Iceland in the seventies and has devoted his art to Nordic and Northern European mythologies and folklore. Hauksd ttir grew up in heathendom, surrounded by folkloric illustrations, stories, poems and nature.

For the Yggdrasil deck, father and daughter come/came together with illustrations and their readings to enable the deciphering of the message of the mythologies and folklore and to make it accessible for readers.