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Einarr's Journey

PREORDER • Hávamál: The Wisdom of Odin

PREORDER • Hávamál: The Wisdom of Odin

£75.00 GBP
£75.00 GBP
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Dive into the poetic wisdom & philosophy of the Vikings. This premium, art-filled book offers an in-depth exploration of the Hávamál, merging stunning artwork and thoughtful analysis to present the concepts of the original poem. 

Key Features:

  • 164 Illustrated Stanzas: Double-page spreads featuring artwork, modern interpretations, and practical insights.
  • Analysis & Self Improvement Themes: Not every stanza is analysed, but many of them are, with personal stories and examples from myself in relation to their wisdom
  • The Entire Poem in Old Norse & Runes: Translated by a scholar in medieval languages
  • Premium Design: Silver gilt pages and a navy blue canvas cover with silver foil artwork. Other features yet to be discussed with the publisher, but just know that maximum quality is my sole priority for this book. 

** The version you see in the photos is a printed dummy, based on the draft. 

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Thank you to all of you who have preordered! I know you've been waiting a while, so here's a quick progress update.

The Book is roughly 70% finished, and me and Svein are working hard in this final stretch to finish strong, with many last minute additions bringing multiple layers of value. Svein has one more section to write, and I have roughly 60 pages. He'll be travelling a lot this month, so we had a call, and we've agreed on a 20th of May deadline. That'll be for everything, including final formatting and proof reading. Once the book is finished, here's what comes next:

- The file gets sent to the publisher, alongside a large bag of gold

- They'll be printing and shipping the copies to me, which will take roughly 2 months

- If all goes well, they'll arrive to me in mid July. As soon as they do, I'll begin shipping them out to you <3 If you have any questions, send me a DM on instagram.

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Content & Resources

The word Hávamál roughly translates to "The words of the High One"

Háva is the genitive form of hárr, meaning "high," often referring to the god Odin, who is known as the "High One" in Norse mythology. Mál translates to "speech" or "words."

Together they form Hávamál - 'The words of the High One.' Hávamál is my favourite of the Norse Myths, followed closely by the epic tale of Ragnarok. It's a compilation of lessons and wisdoms from Odin, interjected with some rich lore, written in the 1200s. This poem teaches timeless lessons on Hospitality, Worldly Wisdom and Personal Conduct, and many of these lessons are still widely applicable in todays world.

While there are some stanzas which are clearly a product of their time and thus outdated for modern values, there is still a lot to be gained by taking a deep dive into its wisdom.

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