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Witchcraft Out of the Shadows is based on Leo Ruickbie's highly successful course, which has been favourably reviewed by major newspapers, websites and others.

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In the mythological imagination of the Northern Europeans, East of Midgard was their very own 'Birthplace of All Sorceries.' Almost entirely overlooked, this Northern heritage has significantly contributed to our current ideas of witchcraft.

...in Northern Europe

East of Midgard:
Witchcraft in Northern Europe

In the mythological imagination of the Northern Europeans, East of Midgard was their very own 'Birthplace of All Sorceries', the home of the greatest and most feared Witch, Angerbode. Encircled by impassable mountains and trackless forests, the peoples of Northern Europe held Witchcraft dear, both as the font of wisdom and the scapegoat of disaster.

—Quoted from Witchcraft Out of the Shadows (2004).

CONTENTS

The Prophetess of the Forest

What do we know of the beliefs and practises of the ancient inhabitants of Europe?

What are the main sources of our knowledge?

What problems do we face in researching this period of history?

Who were the gods of the Germanic tribes?

How did they worship their gods?

What role did divination play in their beliefs?

What was the status of women amongst the ancient Germans?

The People of the Oak

Who were the Druids?

Why was mistletoe so important?

What are the supposed magical properties of mistletoe?

What are the medicinal properties of mistletoe?

What role did sacrifice play in the religion of the Druids?

Did the Druids practise human sacrifice?

What happened to the Druids?

What do the beliefs of these people tell us about witchcraft?

The Wicked Witch of the East

East of Midgard, in the iron forest,
Sat the old witch.

Who was this witch of the iron forest?

What is the importance of the Nordic material?

What role did magic play in the Northern world?

What types of magic were there?

What were the runes?

What were the runic symbols and their meaning?

Who was Angerbode?

Who were Fenris, Iörmungandr and Hel?

What does the word 'witch' mean when it is used in the Northern context?

What were the practises of these witches?

What stories from the Sagas illuminate these practises?

What was the Wild Hunt?

Conclusion

Was the Northern magician the blueprint for the Christian 'witch'?

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