I have enjoyed quite a number of Pagan Portals books, and multiple books by Morgan Daimler. I have some Norse background, but I don't really feel drawn to the Norse deities as much as those from my Celtic side. I jumped at the chance to read and learn more about one of the most well known Norse deities, Odin, to expand my knowledge. Pagan Portals books are usually around 100 pages but packed full of information. This one was no different. I felt like this is a good book for a beginner to get to know Odin and learn some ways to work with him in the modern world..

I'm not into the Norse mythology, nor do I approach any aspect of Norse Paganism - so this book was really not directed towards me. However, as a beginning perspective on Odin, its an excellent piece of work. To aid a seeker in more knowledge on Odin, Morgan has added a large amount of reference material in the bibliography.

Really like Morgans Celtic books but for some reason could nit get into this one. I think it is personal as I have a tendency to lean heavy Vannir and deal with different Deities of this patheon. Look forward as usual ti reading her other books and feel that many will get something out of this one.

Daimler’s Pagan Portals: Odin serves as a basic introduction to one of Norse mythology's most important deities. There is a general introduction, followed by Odin’s roles in Norse myth, how he is seen outside of Norse culture, and his symbols and associations. The last chapters look at working with Odin today. Each chapter ends with the author's own experiences learning about and working with Odin.

This book would serve as a great beginning intro to the Allfather for those who know nothing of him at all. However, for those who are more familiar, the information added little that was new. I would have liked to see more in-depth information, but what would have really made me happy would have been practical exercises for working with Odin, like the exercises to be found in Pagan Portals: Gwyn ap Nudd. I love the cover, though!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and John Hunt Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. As someone who has been interested in Norse mythology since I was a child, this new take on an old god was a great read. Perfect for those new and old to Odin, this book also offers plenty of recommendations for further reading.

As a beginner in Norse Mythology, I must say this was a very informative and enlightening read for me. It's been a while since I've been interested in getting to know the norse pantheon a bit more, and although this book is centred around Odin, there's also an introduction to the whole context of his being, from the beginning of everything, to the most known Norse Gods.

I work with Norse gods a lot, and Odin is one of my favorite. I wish the book had touched on the subject a bit deeper, but otherwise a good basis

An introduction to Odin and his many names/aspects, as well as worship, offerings, current practices.

A great deal of this book was anecdotal or personal practice/connection with Odin rather than mythology, which made it hard for me to get into a flow with reading. Although the bibliography os extensive, some stories have vague hearsay references or are unsourced

As a beginner in Norse Mythology, I must say this was a very informative and enlightening read for me. It's been a while since I've been interested in getting to know the norse pantheon a bit more, and although this book is centred around Odin, there's also an introduction to the whole context of his being, from the beginning of everything, to the most known Norse Gods. It really goes into depth into who Odin is, where the references of his personality come from, his various names, etc. so I would completely recommend this book to people interested in getting to know this god and also to those who want to go deeper in their knowledge.

A very interesting book. Pagans are still just as fascinating today. Definitely worth a read.