The Hanged God by Shani Oates is a scholarly and esoteric exploration of the Norse deity Óðinn (Odin) and his symbolic journey through trials that embody themes of sacrifice, wisdom, and resurrection. The book delves into Norse mythology and ancient texts such as Hávamál, Vǫluspá, and others, to uncover the mystical and taboo-laden aspects of Óðinn's quests, including his acquisition of runic wisdom and the mead of poetry.
Using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates anthropology, folklore, mythology, and etymology, the author reinterprets key elements of Norse cosmology, such as Yggdrasil and the role of wolves in Óðinn's mythology. It challenges outdated notions about shamanism and sacrifice in Norse culture, presenting a vivid picture of a hidden cultic elite striving to transcend fate and Ragnarǫk through arcane knowledge.
This work is aimed at readers passionate about Norse traditions, magic, and history, offering deep insights for those well-versed in these subjects
The Hanged God - Shani Oates Artisanal Edition
5.25 x 8.5 inches. 240 pages. Hardbound 90pts, Bound in 'Stagecoach Bark' Genuine Leather. Gold Foil blocking on cover and on rounded spine + Blind Embossing on the back-cover. Raised bands on spine. Bronze-colored Satin Ribbon, as well as, silver & black cotton head & tail bands.
Handmade Marbled Endpapers by renowned paper marbler Robert Wu. Fully Illustrated. Fine typography, printed on Husky Opaque Offset 160M archive-quality paper. Glued, hand-numbered bookplate, signed by the author inside.
Comes with a Slipcase wrapped in handmade Nepal paper (Gold color) made from the fibers of Lokta (a native Nepali plant, also called the Daphne Shrub or Lokta Bush). This paper is unique in its texture and is acid-free. Features a huge wrap-around flat-bed printed motif of Óðinn riding on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir (a custom rendition of the Tjängvide image stone depiction of Sleipnir).
Strictly Limited to 39 copies in TOTAL