Explores the historical significance of the Aun ceremony for North Europeans
Connects readers to ongoing dialogues and initiatives for ritual healing
Provides an accessible introduction to Viking mythology and ritual practices
Focuses on the potential for contemporary spiritual and social healing
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The Book on Aun Ceremony by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen
According to Viking mythology Aun was an ancient king who sacrificed his sons to Odin in order to live forever. He is a timeless image of power predicated on violating kinship. In the Viking Age North Europeans congregated from large areas to celebrate and ritualize the Death of Aun and th