Editions and translations of two pre-modern Icelandic manuscripts related to magic. They offer insights into the folklore of the Nordic world.
Excerpt:
Among the grimoires that survived, the Galdrabók (‘Book of galdur; book of magic’) is the best known. The use of the name Galdrabók for the grimoire can be traced as far back as 1926, although in the Icelandic language this is a generic name used for magic books in general. How and why the manuscript ended up with this name is unclear but it is by far the most commonly used name for it today.
Who is this book for?
These translations are useful works for those studying Norse literature and culture, in particular its folklore and views on magic. This well-designed book is aimed both at scholars and people who have their own interest in pagan/Norse religion.
The Translator
Kári Pálsson is an Icelandic folklorist and antiquarian who holds an MA in Old Norse Religion from the University of Iceland. You can read his Master’s thesis on Gísla saga Súrssonar: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?
The Galdrabók: Forbidden Icelandic Folk Magic
Translated by Kári Pálsson
Hyldyr
ISBN: 978-1-966041-03-0
Editions and translations of two pre-modern Icelandic manuscripts related to magic. They offer insights into the folklore of the Nordic world.
Excerpt:
Among the grimoires that survived, the Galdrabók (‘Book of galdur; book of magic’) is the best known. The use of the name Galdrabók for the grimoire can be traced as far back as 1926, although in the Icelandic language this is a generic name used for magic books in general. How and why the manuscript ended up with this name is unclear but it is by far the most commonly used name for it today.
Who is this book for?
These translations are useful works for those studying Norse literature and culture, in particular its folklore and views on magic. This well-designed book is aimed both at scholars and people who have their own interest in pagan/Norse religion.
The Translator
Kári Pálsson is an Icelandic folklorist and antiquarian who holds an MA in Old Norse Religion from the University of Iceland. You can read his Master’s thesis on Gísla saga Súrssonar: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?
You can buy this book from the publisher’s website.
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