Elves, Wights, and Trolls
Studies Towards the Practice of Germanic Heathenry: Vol.1
Kveldulf Gundarsson
iUniverse, 2007
"Elves, Trolls, and Wights" is the most complete study yet made of the various beings with whom
the Vikings shared their world, from the smallest spirits of stones and plants to the great giants who strive
against or aid the Norse gods. Elves, dwarves, giants, wights dwelling in rocks, streams, and oceans: these
beings have been friends, foes, and even lovers of humans, and often worked more closely with farming and
fishing folk on a daily basis than did the gods themselves.
In this book, Kveldulf Gundarsson, long-famed scholar of Old Norse religion and Heathen leader, looks closely
at the history and folklore of these beings and offers a practical guide for dealing with them.
"Elves, Trolls, and Wights" also includes Kveldulf's new translation of the little-known Icelandic
skaldic poem "Berg-Dweller´s Song," in which the giant Hallmundr tells of his own folk and world-faring.
Kveldulf Gundarsson has been writing about Germanic magic and religion since 1989.
He received a Ph.D. in Old Norse from Cambridge, and has taught at Uppsala University.
He currently lives in Ireland with Ságadís (the Viking Lady Trader) and Etienne,
writing and designing Celtic and Norse jewelery for JewelryIreland.
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