Love Spells from Norwegian Grimoires
Old Norse philologist Eirik Storesund, host and creator of the “Brute Norse” podcast, translated a curated selection of charms, spells, and sorcerous recipes from Norwegian grimoires and vernacular tradition on the topic of love and romance.
In 2024, Vesterheim hosted a webinar with Eirik. Watch the recording to learn about everything from Norwegian “black books” to bowl inscriptions as he discusses folk magic and shares some terrible ideas and (mostly) bad advice for your love life. Eirik gives a fascinating glimpse into the magically infused romantic liaisons of pre-industrial Scandinavia.