The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic: How to Interpret Runes, Rune Lore, and the Art of Runecasting (Weiser Big Book Series)
by Edred Thorsson
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Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. Here, American runologist Edred Thorsson provides an in-depth guide 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. The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic: Introduces the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark along with their definitions and mystical properties Explores the show more historical lore of runes using archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved Reveals the hidden lore and esoteric dimension of runes, looking at the cosmology of the Old Norse to explain the role runes played and how they were used over time Includes specific sections on rune magic and divination, rune poems, and runic numerology, as well as 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 from the author's previous books Futhark, Runelore, and Runecaster's Handbook. show lessTags
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Of the big book series this one was so far the best due to the clear and concise nature of presenting information for beginners.
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Edred Thorsson is an American runologist and proponent of occultism and Germanic mysticism. He is the author of over forty books on runology, Germanic myth and tradition, and Indo-European religion and culture. He lives in Texas.
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Anthropology, History, General Nonfiction
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- 133.33 — Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism Divinatory arts Symbolic divination
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- BF1891 .R85 .T57 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Occult sciences Fortune-telling
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