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This gripping collection gathers together imaginative and adventurous folktales from Finland, paired together with the national epic of poetry, the Kalevala. Considered to be lesser known in the world of mythology and folklore, these tales will show that Finnish folklore is bursting with life and wonder.

This book presents the first comprehensive description of the Stav tradition, introducing the hidden structure of the Younger Futhark through Stavs blend of philosophy and practice.<br/> <br/> The third edition includes updated chapters and a strengthened presentation of the author's thesis on the structure of the Younger Futhark, offering new insights into the runic reformation at the dawn of the Viking Age.<br/> <br/> The previous editions were praised for their clarity and for placing Stav within its Scandinavian cultural and historical context. Stav is rooted in Norse mythology, revealing layers of runic meaning not available elsewhere. Stavs martial philosophy and training provide a practical route to embodied understanding, with breathwork and mindfulness at its core.

Milton's Paradise Lost [Bok / Inbunden]

Shalom Inshallah - Encountering Jews, Christians and Muslims [Bok / Inbunden]

Al-Ghazali- The Mysteries of Purification [Bok / Häftad]

More Than Mythology - Narratives, Ritual Practices and Regional Distribution in Pre-Christian Scandinavian Religions [Bok / Inbunden]

What happens to peoples sense of belonging when globalization meets with proclaimed regional identities resting heavily on conceptions of religion and ethnicity? Who are the actors stressing cultural heritage and authenticity as tools for self-understanding? In Rethinking the Space for Religion, the authors aim at a broad discussion on how history and religion are made part of the production of narratives about origin and belonging in contemporary Europe. The contributors offer localized studies where actors with strong agendas indicate the complex relations between history, religion, and identity. The case studies exemplify how public intellectuals and academics have taken active part in the construction of recent and traditional pasts. Instead of repeating the simplistic explanation as a return of religion, the authors of this volume focus on public platforms and agents, and their use of religion as a political and cultural argument. The approach makes a nuanced and fresh survey for researchers and other initiated readers to engage in.