Stav is often described as a martial art, but it's better understood as a Scandinavian system of education, personal development, and embodied philosophy. This book presents the first in-depth exploration of Stav in English, and stands among the most comprehensive works in runosophy.
Rooted in the younger futhark, the 16-rune script introduced prior to the Scandinavian Viking age, Stav offers a cohesive framework where mythology, movement, and meaning converge.
Inside, you'll discover:
- A reintroduction to Heimdall from a Stav perspective
- The Norse castes as archetypes, offering insights into life and conflict
- Rune associations with deities, trees, herbs, and body postures
- The true meaning and authentic name of the symbol known as the "Web of Wyrd"
- Bindrunes and runic divination as practical tools
- Runestances, a meditative practice reminiscent of Tai Chi, forming the foundation of Stav's martial art
- Stav's martial arts in both practical and philosophical context
- Stav's runic calendar, counting years outside the Christian chronology
- The festive year and its connection to the deities
- Stav's unique view of Norse cosmology
- Sejd and Galder as spiritual practices
- Healing modalities including bodywork, energy work, herbs, and shamanic elements
- The traditional Stav poem, preserved through generations
- An animistic worldview and interpretation of Norse mythology, including the afterlife
- Insights to support mental well-being and personal growth
- Comparative analysis with other Nordic movement traditions
- Stav's mythological history, cross-referenced with historical sources
- A thesis on the logic behind the younger futhark and dating the Stav tradition
- A biography of Stav's current tradition bearer
Whether you're drawn to martial arts, runic wisdom, or embodied spirituality, this book offers a rare gateway into the philosophy of Stav, a tradition both ancient and alive.
Once you encounter Stav, your perspective on runes and Norse mythology will never be the same.
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Broschur/Paperback
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Maße
Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-91-8080-933-7 (9789180809337)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
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The author is a personal student of the inheritor of the Stav tradition and has spent almost 30 years dedicated to studying this profound practice. In addition to practical expertise, the author draws extensively from years of exploring academic and scholarly research on Norse mythology and runes, incorporating these insights into a well-rounded and accessible perspective.
This is the second edition of the book, originally published in Swedish in 2021, which received very positive feedback from readers for its depth and accessibility. In this edition, the author continues to share not only practical applications but also a deep understanding of the tradition, making Stav accessible to a wider audience while preserving its authenticity and richness.
The preface is penned by Thomas Karlsson, PhD in the history of religions, a renowned author and highly regarded interpreter of the runes, whose introduction adds important perspectives to this book.
