Book Reviews | The Golden One

Mysteries of the Far North by Jacques Privat

Posted on May 14, 2024

I have read Mysteries of the Far North – The Secret History of the Vikings in Greenland and North America by Jacques Privat. The book is a scholarly work that presents various theories and research regarding the Scandinavian settlements of Greenland and Vinland. Despite its somewhat esoteric-sounding title, the book reads more like a history […]

Germanic Theology: Volume I by Tristan Powers

Posted on May 9, 2024

I have had the pleasure of reading Germanic Theology Volume I: Poetic Edda – The Lays of the Gods by Tristan Powers. The book is, contrary to its title, not about Germanic theology per se, but would be better described as a commentary on the Poetic Edda. Astute Enjoyers of my content will remember that […]

Nietzsche’s Coming God by Abir Taha

Posted on February 28, 2024

I have had the pleasure of reading Nietzsche’s Coming God – Or the Redemption of the Divine by Abir Taha. Below are some interesting insights found in the book. Nietzsche & Nihilism In the introduction, the author deals with one of the most common misconceptions about Nietzsche. Namely, the false belief that he was a […]

Fortuna – The Sacred and Profane Faces of Luck by Nigel Pennick

Posted on February 21, 2024

I have read Fortuna – The Sacred and Profane Faces of Luck by Nigel Pennick. Last year, I made a video about another book by Pennick, namely The Pagan Book of Days (which I liked) – therefore, I decided to read Fortuna as well. On a personal note, I have never gambled and I do […]