{"product_id":"odin-l-dean-lee-9781590035757","title":"Odin: An Illustrated Guide to the Allfather","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete introduction to the Norse god Odin, covering his origins, his characteristics, his place in the pantheon of Norse mythology, and his lasting significance in the modern world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a culturally informed introduction to the Norse god Odin--the Allfather who is revered in Norse paganism and is a cultural staple of northern European folklore. One of the most complex gods from Norse mythology, Odin is the ruler of Valhalla as the god of war and revered as a great magician. He is associated with the runes, discovering them when he hung himself from the world tree, Yggdrasil. A key aspect of his magic and knowledge comes from two loyal ravens, Huginn and Munin. Their names translate to \"thought\" and \"memory.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is an overview of who Odin is, what his origins as a deity are, his personality and significance, his associations, and practices of how to venerate him today. Readers will find this book invaluable as a stand-alone work or as part of a series on Norse deities. It provides a comprehensive, accessible, and beautifully illustrated introduction to all aspects of the greatest of all Norse gods and offers avenues for further research. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOdin: An Illustrated Guide to the Allfather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Offers a robust and accessible introduction to Norse and Scandinavian mythology and folklore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes expert guidance from a practicing Norse heathen on how to incorporate Odin into spiritual practice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Works equally well as a stand-alone book and as part of a comprehensive series on the Norse gods and goddesses. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e L. Dean Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1590035755\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590035757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Wheel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"L. Dean Lee","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46420505297151,"sku":"9781590035757","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e3163e7f-9b9a-42a3-977d-3c0e6d93962c.jpg?v=1734634828","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/odin-l-dean-lee-9781590035757","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}