Understanding Indo-European Cosmology, Theology, and Metaphysics

by Zachary Gill

In this companion book to Syncretic Indo-European Faith (Hammer & Vajra), Mr. Gill focuses, firstly, on Indo-European apologetics to provide Pagans, Heathens, and those of Dharmic faith (Vedic Heathenism for those who follow the Hammer and Vajra project), ammunition for defense, as well as clear-cut answers for their own questions. Second, he hopes it will provide believers with a skillset to reach others of their folk, tribe, community, or Indo-European leaning peoples and guide them towards a more structured, and stable belief, though one that is still freer with its expression and connection to the greater picture than that of other faiths. For those who aren’t of Indo-European faith, or heritage, the hope is that this book unveils a deeper understanding of our faith through an apologetic defense, allowing us to speak for ourselves, instead of those who chose to persecute us, to put the words in our mouths, and set their own stage. This book can be read alone for those already nominally familiar with Indo-European faiths, Paganism, or theology.

250 pages, Paperback

Published December 20, 2022

Reviews

[Leonard · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is essentially a compilation of essays written by the author discussing some concepts like the triune nature of the Germanic creation myth, elements of Proto-Indo-European religion in Abrahamic (specifically Christianity and Islam) faiths, and some pages discussing apologetics.

My main issue with the book is that, given how the author wrote about it on Twitter, I was expecting it to focus more on Indo-European apologetics, especially since there has been a rise in Christian apologetics towards other faiths online recently. Gill only gives a few answers in the format of a Q&A, where he writes that Pagans can simply give the same answers that Christians do concerning why we were created (to worship the Gods) and how we could answer the question “What makes you think that the Gods exist?”, the answer being faith. I was expecting greater detail concerning the defence of panentheism or polytheism against monotheism, and refutations over what counts as evidence for God’s existence (as Christians place God within temporal history), etc.

Instead, the book focuses more on comparative mythology, like the author’s other book, Syncretic Indo-European Faith. Think of this as simply a sequel to that book.

[Zach · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped open my mind and spirituality even more so during my time reading it than during my now almost 10 year quest into finding my place in the Indo-European faith. I highly recommend this book to anyone of European descent and faith who wants a broader understanding with esoteric notes. Great read.