The Magic of Serpents axe A Viking talisman of personal

A Viking talisman of personal protection and symbol of self preservation

for seeing signs

and golds within the crystal are thought to reflect hidden truths and possibilities

and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus

He looks at the days of the week and their symbolic association with different deities as well as why particular acts are performed on certain days and what the customary lucky and unlucky days are

The Magic of Serpents axe A Viking talisman of personalA remnant from the age of the dinosaur, the serpent was originally a symbol of arcane knowledge from the old gods. Transformed into the devil for tempting Eve to eat from the forbidden tree, the serpent has remained the villain ever since. Scott Irvines's The Magic of Serpents is a profound search for the symbolism and worldwide mythology at the religious, philosophical and spiritual levels for which the serpent stands. 98 Pages 5. 56 x 0. 23 x 8. 28