Why Shouldn’t You Start with Primary Sources?
There is a debate within the Asatru community about whether or not beginners should start by focusing on primary sources (like the Eddas or Icelandic sagas). I do believe that the Norse myths should be one of the first things that all beginners look into, but overall I disagree with beginners being told to read primary sources only. While I believe that you should eventually read primary sources, I believe that beginners should start with more modern resources, for a couple of reasons.