About the author
Ryan McClain contributes to Moon Books' Pagan Portals series, a line of short introductory guides to specific deities and traditions within contemporary paganism. Pagan Portals - Frigg: Beloved Queen of Asgard (2024) examines the Norse goddess Frigg, and Pagan Portals - Abnoba: Celtic Goddess of the Wilds (2022) covers the Gallic deity worshipped by the ancient Celts of the Black Forest, tracing her associations with forests, rivers, springs, and wildlife through the historical record. Both books combine scholarship on the relevant mythological and archaeological sources with material aimed at modern devotional practice, a format typical of the Pagan Portals series. McClain's work is suited to readers new to Norse and Celtic polytheism who want a concise, sourced starting point on a single deity rather than a general survey of paganism or witchcraft.
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“McClain delivers a warm, inviting overview of Frigg that prioritizes emotional resonance over strict historical rigor. While excellent for those new to Norse goddesses or specifically drawn to Frigg’s maternal and sovereign…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Pagan Portals - Frigg: Beloved Queen of Asgard
“McClain successfully unearths the wild spirit of Abnoba, offering a compelling blend of historical context and practical application. The text effectively draws parallels with kindred goddesses, making it accessible for those new…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Pagan Portals - Abnoba: Celtic Goddess of the Wilds
