The Rune Book
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The Rune Book
The Rune Book is the culmination of years of researching and working with runes. The book was written with the practicing heathen in mind, but the knowledge contained within will be of use to anyone who seeks to know the mysteries of the runes. The authors go back to the existing primary sources on the runes, and they explore what is contained in these manuscripts in the context of the heathen belief system in which they were formed. Evidence from the original sources is expanded through the use of comparative linguistics, history, runology, and archaeology in order to get a firmer grasp of the concepts that lie behind the runes themselves. The Rune Book has a firm basis in academic study, as evidenced by its extensive bibliography; however, its real strength is the working knowledge of our faith that further informs the authors. It is this understanding that the authors have sought to share with the publication of The Rune Book, and it is certain to bring about a better understanding of the runes for those who read it.
The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic
A complete in-depth guide to the ancient runic alphabet and its use in communicating with the gods, in divination, and in magical work. American runologist Edred Thorsson provides a complete introduction to the world of runes for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Thorsson's presentation of this powerful system provides a valuable tool for self-development and spiritual transformation. This comprehensive guide is suitable to those new to the runes as well as for long-time practitioners. It includes: An introduction to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark along with an explanation of their definitions and mystical properties An exploration of the historical lore of runes, with reference to archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved The hidden, esoteric dimension of runes The cosmology of the Old Norse meanings of the runes to help explain the role they played and how they were used over time Specific explanation on rune magic, divination, rune poems, and runic numerology This comprehensive guide also includes Instructions on how to make your own runes and imbue them with numinous power, arrange the optimum setting for a rune reading, and prepare yourself psychologically and spiritually for casting the runes. This book includes material drawn from some of the author's previous books—Futhark, Runelore, and Runecaster's Handbook—as well as new additions and revisions by the author.
The Runes
What are the Runes, and are they actually good for magic? In The Runes: A Grounding in Northern Magic author, illustrator and artist James Flowerdew brings together a lifetime of learning and experiences with the Runes. Complete with a unique set of illustrations, The Runes is a great beginner's guide to this writing system, which was also and can still be used for magical purposes. Full of direct references to genuine ancient texts - as well as ripping yarns, poignant anecdotes and a good dose of humour - this book attempts to demonstrate not just the surface of Rune magic, but the underlying principles and culture that inform them alongside some general magical practice. The Runes are much more than a historical alphabet. They are a key to the wisdom of the ancient peoples who used them in language, life and magic, with these surviving writings not only clarifying these uses, but providing at least the bones of what you need to use them yourself today. A mixture of elegant and coarse, gentle and gritty, sombre and witty, the Runes are not to everyone's taste - but they echo a very real and relatable cosmology. A world view that doesn't hide the warts, but that finds plenty worth loving at the same time. Step into the world of the Runes on steady feet, and start a spiritual journey from which you may never wish to turn back.