The Study Havamal: Original Old Norse - 3 English Translations - Journal

by Carrie Overton

As it’s name states this book is meant for those in the Asatru & Heathen community who are looking to understand the words of Odin on a deeper level. Not only is it good for Asafolk but also for people who would like to know more about the Ancient European faith and the values our forefathers held. It is a book not of dogmatism but of common sense wisdom passed down to us from Odin himself.Not only does this book contain the original Havamal “Hawamal” from the Codex Regius, but also three English translations to compare. The meaning of a passage will be easier for you to understand with the convenience of several scholarly translations right at your fingertips. Each page contains 4 versions of 1 verse for easy reference. The opposing page to each verse is a journaling page to write down your thoughts and make notes. A valuable resource that has been in need for a long time. Get together with your study group or work alone and dig into the wisdom of the Havamal. For anyone interested in Asatru - Odinism and Germanic Heathenry*** PLEASE NOTE ***You will find in this book that the Stanzas do not always line up. This is due to the various translators choosing to place the stanzas in different locations and is not an error. The publisher has placed the stanzas on the correct page that corresponds with the original Old Norse.Translators often will take creative license with their interpretations and thus you will find these discrepancies. The publisher has gone to great lengths to ensure the proper stanza is on the correct page even though the numbers may not line up. ******

Genres: Witchcraft, Fiction, Religion, Mythology

384 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2017

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have heard people refer to the Havamal as the West's Tao Te Ching. This book is full of wisdom, that can help every person. This is great resource for recovering the almost lost wisdom, of the West.

This Study version makes it easy to study the Havamal, as quickly or slowly as you want. For each verse, there is a journaling section, where you can write down your thoughts, notes, or whatever else.

[Lia P · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that there’s multiple translations and the notes. It is helpful to understand, of course good to look into old poetry English to have clear idea. There’s certain things that I personally don’t agree with said “advice” of course this book is never meant to be taken like it is gospel. It helps to look into this book and really make you think if being a Norse pagan the right choice and what you stand for morality wise

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing multiple translations allows the reader to better understand each passage. The lined pages allow you to take notes on your thoughts or your own deductions as you go.
Filled with great advice and some cringey passages, although the good far outweighs the bad. A good edition that I highly recommend.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty standard copy of the Havamal, with the strength being that there are 3 translations and each opposing page is for notes. I will probably not write in my book, but having the option available is a cool idea.

[Jack The Heathen Castellano · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great way to actually get into the messages that The High One was trying to share with humans. It would be 5/5 if they had picked a different translation from Bellows (his and Thorpe's are very similar, but Bellows is slightly more archaic sounding)

[Maan Kawas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It is a book full of wisdom.

[Shanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

Informative if one has an open mind some parts were a little hard to decipher but all in all a rather god read into understanding paganism