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The Left-hand of Odin
As supreme god of the Norse pantheon, Odin is a truly grey god as he blurs the polarised line between black and white magic and morality. Odin is the archetypal god of Nietzschean ideals. Cyneaþsson assesses the roles of Odin as an archetypal god of the left-hand path and similarities between Odin and the Hindu Shiva amongst other deific archetypes.
Through an analysis of the left-hand path, morality and magic, Cyneaþsson assesses the lore of Odin from Norse mythology in order to assess his function as an archetypal deity of the left-hand path.
Cyneaþsson then presents an approach by which the magus of the left-hand path can redefine themselves and channel their will into magical work with results that manifest either externally or internally. Cyneaþsson here offers a practical application of the Runes as an initiatory tool of the self which function as a set of keys to the deification of the self.
Through an analysis of the left-hand path, morality and magic, Cyneaþsson assesses the lore of Odin from Norse mythology in order to assess his function as an archetypal deity of the left-hand path.
Cyneaþsson then presents an approach by which the magus of the left-hand path can redefine themselves and channel their will into magical work with results that manifest either externally or internally. Cyneaþsson here offers a practical application of the Runes as an initiatory tool of the self which function as a set of keys to the deification of the self.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2016
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Äsruþr Cyneaþsson
16 books19 followersÄsruþr Cyneaþsson is an magus upon the left-hand path and has been a member of a number of Heathen and left-hand path organisations, whilst continuing to work with pagan and occult groups.
Never being indoctrinated into any theistic system, Cyneaþsson began his journey into paganism and magic at the age of 29. Cyneaþsson now works in search of answers to the nature of Being and the role of deity in our metaphysical reality. Cyneaþsson undertakes a study of comparative mythology, quantum physics, analytical psychology, existentialism, neo-platonism, metaphysical realism, Runology, Odinism, and alchemy in pursuit of self-deification.
The earlywork of The Lone Wanderer was written primarily as a diary of his own realisations as the investigation into theistic systems continued. The work has secondary value in that it acts as a note book of a journey that others will find of value in their own quests.
Cyneaþsson's latest non-fiction work, The Left-hand of Odin, seeks to answer the question "Is Odin an archetypal god of the left-hand path?", a question which will interest those with an interest in either the left-hand path or Heathenism. The work also explores the initiatory pathway of the Elder Futhark Runes. Cyneaþsson is direct, bold, and occasionally controversial, yet the words resonate with open minds.
Cyneaþsson has also branched out and has begun to release horror/thriller novels with an aphoristic plot for those philosophically attuned, yet the plots stand well enough by themselves to provide a veritable thrill-ride for the reader. The first of these works, 'Wake Up to Die' is out now for Kindle and in paperback formats.
Never being indoctrinated into any theistic system, Cyneaþsson began his journey into paganism and magic at the age of 29. Cyneaþsson now works in search of answers to the nature of Being and the role of deity in our metaphysical reality. Cyneaþsson undertakes a study of comparative mythology, quantum physics, analytical psychology, existentialism, neo-platonism, metaphysical realism, Runology, Odinism, and alchemy in pursuit of self-deification.
The earlywork of The Lone Wanderer was written primarily as a diary of his own realisations as the investigation into theistic systems continued. The work has secondary value in that it acts as a note book of a journey that others will find of value in their own quests.
Cyneaþsson's latest non-fiction work, The Left-hand of Odin, seeks to answer the question "Is Odin an archetypal god of the left-hand path?", a question which will interest those with an interest in either the left-hand path or Heathenism. The work also explores the initiatory pathway of the Elder Futhark Runes. Cyneaþsson is direct, bold, and occasionally controversial, yet the words resonate with open minds.
Cyneaþsson has also branched out and has begun to release horror/thriller novels with an aphoristic plot for those philosophically attuned, yet the plots stand well enough by themselves to provide a veritable thrill-ride for the reader. The first of these works, 'Wake Up to Die' is out now for Kindle and in paperback formats.
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April 17, 2017
Good counter
Much needed counter to the standard narratives of feel good fluff. This itself is as imbalanced as the other, of which this is highly critical. The person that seeks only the left hand path, the Ayn Rand heroic self reliance, is no better than the dependent person, living off the whims of others. We must all provide, for we all draw from the same well.
Still, a good read.
Much needed counter to the standard narratives of feel good fluff. This itself is as imbalanced as the other, of which this is highly critical. The person that seeks only the left hand path, the Ayn Rand heroic self reliance, is no better than the dependent person, living off the whims of others. We must all provide, for we all draw from the same well.
Still, a good read.
August 12, 2017
It is effectively two books in one, the first part deals with theory, history and the lore. This part would rate '4' on its own. He relates Odin to other archetypal Left-Hand Path deities well; Odin does as Odin's Wills, and his actions are outside the realm of traditional concepts of good and evil. He covers a lot of similar ground as Stephen Flowers "Lords of the Left Hand Path," but more focused obviously on the northern myths.
The second part would rate a '2.' I have no problem making up your own magical system. As Dr. Michael Aquino said, "The words of another are an affront to the Self." But some things are artificial, especially when they combine different systems or cultural specifics. I'm sorry, but 'Runic Yoga' just doesn't cut it for m
The second part would rate a '2.' I have no problem making up your own magical system. As Dr. Michael Aquino said, "The words of another are an affront to the Self." But some things are artificial, especially when they combine different systems or cultural specifics. I'm sorry, but 'Runic Yoga' just doesn't cut it for m
August 19, 2017
Meh. One of the worst LHP books I've read. Little substance, lots of unnecessary social commentary
May 20, 2016
I think the first part of the book was fantastic. It explained Odin as know him form all the tales and lore and they did comparative mythology with other LHP archetypes. The practical part I did not like. It tried to force runes into a form of yoga and ceremonial magic instead of staying true to seidr, galdar, and spacraft, which are just as powerful and works better with these energies than forcing ceremonial magick which is from Abrahamic concepts onto the runes.
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