Book excerpt: From the ashes rises the sacred lore of the North, the ancient stories and proverbial wisdom of the Asatru religion. Mighty Gods and fierce Giants battle in a never-ending struggle between order and chaos, while men seek honor and glory in the eyes of their beloved deities. After many years of research and piecing together sources, now comes the first known holy text presented for the Asatru faith. Giving these ancestral accounts in their true, epic form, The Asatru Edda is designed as a religious work by and for the men and women of this path. In reconstructing this sacred epic, the idea is to create a living storytelling tradition that will honor the legacy of the ancient Teutonic peoples while providing an in-depth source of Asatru wisdom for our modern world. Here now is our companion Study Guide to help you work through the text and learn from its contents. Study questions and vocabulary exercises will help you to fully delve into the lore that we have compiled. By working through the exercises you can begin to gain a deeper understanding of this sacred epic, while engaging in the tales of our Gods and Heroes.