Download or read book Runic Amulets and Magic Objects written by Mindy MacLeod and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh examination of one of the most contentious issues in runic scholarship - magical or not? The runic alphabet, in use for well over a thousand years, was employed by various Germanic groups in a variety of ways, including, inevitably, for superstitious and magical rites. Formulaic runic words were inscribed onto small items that could be carried for good luck; runic charms were carved on metal or wooden amulets to ensure peace or prosperity. There are invocations and allusions to pagan and Christian gods and heroes, to spirits of disease, and even to potential lovers. Few such texts are completely unique to Germanic society, and in fact, most of the runic amulets considered in this book show wide-ranging parallels from a variety of European cultures. The question ofwhether runes were magical or not has divided scholarship in the area. Early criticism embraced fantastic notions of runic magic - leading not just to a healthy scepticism, but in some cases to a complete denial of any magical element whatsoever in the runic inscriptions. This book seeks to re-evaulate the whole question of runic sorcery, attested to not only in the medieval Norse literature dealing with runes but primarily in the fascinating magical texts of the runic inscriptions themselves. Dr MINDY MCLEOD teaches in the Department of Linguistics, Deakin University, Melbourne; Dr BERNARD MEES teaches in the Department of History at the University of Melbourne.
Download or read book The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic written by Edred Thorsson and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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.
Download or read book Runes written by Teresa Dröfn Freysdóttir Njarovik and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infused with Norse mythology, the Fuþark runes still serve as a vital key to the cultural heritage of the Icelandic people. Runes: The Icelandic Book of Fuþark introduces three different but related forms of runic systems in a chronological order: the Elder Fuþark, the Younger Fuþark and the Icelandic Fuþark.
Download or read book Rune Magic written by Nigel Pennick and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rune Magic provides a fascinating overview of the history and practice of rune use, from its very outset to the present day.
Download or read book Rune Magic written by Donald Tyson and published by Llewellyn Worldwide Limited. This book was released on 1988 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the origins and meanings of runes, and their use in magic, ritual, amulets, and divination
Download or read book Futhark written by Edred Thorsson and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. In Futhark, American runologist Edred Thorsson introduces readers to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, their definitions, and mystic properties. The runic system of magic and mysticism is one of the most powerful forms of metaphysical thought available to the Western world. This bestselling classic book on Runes continues to be required reading for those who seek true knowledge of the mystery of the Runes. Thorsson's presentation of this powerful system is lucid and profound and provides a valuable tool for spiritual transformation and self-development.
Download or read book Secrets of the Runes written by Nigel Pennick and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the text originally published in 1992 by Aquarian Press under the title of Rune Magic. The book provides a complete introduction to the history and practice of rune use suitable for the beginner and the more experienced practitioner.
Download or read book Runes and Magic written by Stephen E. Flowers and published by Lodestar Books. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1986, based on the author's 1984 doctoral dissertation, this volume has become the leading academic study of the topic of rune-magic. When originally released only 250 copies of this work were printed in a prohibitively expensive edition. This new revised and updated version allows more readers to discover the revolutionary contents of this book which presents a comprehensive history and theory of the concept of magic in connection with the ancient Germanic runes. It also catalogs, categorizes and analyzes the many magical formulas used by the most ancient rune-masters and shows how these formulas were utilized within the traditional Germanic cultural frame of reference. No mater what your level of interest is in the runes, this is the most in-depth text you will find. This is the third edition of this masterpiece, with numerous corrections.
Download or read book Taking Up the Runes written by Diana L. Paxson and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, in-depth exploration of the runes as a living spiritual tradition. Diana Paxson has distilled her many years of experience working with the runes into this essential source book. Readers will learn the historical meaning of each individual rune and its use and meaning now, in contemporary culture. But, Paxson reveals, the real power of the runes comes from internalizing them and using their symbols as sources of wisdom and power. At the end of each chapter are rituals and spells for all levels of ability that aim to help internalize the attributions, meanings, symbolism, and use of the runes. Everything regarding runes is covered in this definitive workbook, from the history of runes and how to make your own rune sets, to how to work with them on a psychic, spiritual, and magical level.
Download or read book Rune Magic written by Ylva Trollstierna and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the prime staff to the void" There is ancient magic with the energy from runes. Each rune indicates energy, which can be an individual, a God, an animal, an event, life and death, possessions, fears and happiness, and much more. 25 runes that contain knowledge about different phases in life. You can see your daily life, your past, your future in these runes if you understand the energy of each rune. By understanding, interpreting, working with the runes, you will be initiated in this ancient knowledge. The text in this book is not after the futhark or uthark, it's from the author's own guiding knowledge from her rune guide about the creation of the runes from the beginning with Issaz to Voidiz (the empty or full rune.) You will find the meaning of the rune sign, the connection with the elements, how to create magic with each rune, what the rune shows in your life, in it you can find guidance Each rune is also interpreted to the different elements - fire, water, earth, air, and void. You will also learn how to use the runes in rune magic, each rune is a frequency that can strengthen your needs for your whole. The last part is Oka, that's the ancient nordic name for Yoga, how to do oka with each rune to strengthen the energy.
Download or read book Rune Magic written by Siegfried Adolf Kummer and published by Lodestar Books. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translation of the classic early 20th century German manual of rune-magic written by Siegfried Adolf Kummer with an Introduction by Edred Thorsson.
Download or read book Esoteric Rune Magic written by D. Jason Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people are turning to the runes (or futhark) because they offer immediate, practical help for day-to-day affairs. Esoteric Rune Magic enriches the runic tradition by revealing the secret of how to astrally project into the runes. No magical tools are required -- use the practices and meditations described here to develop your spirituality in your own way.
Download or read book The Wildsea RPG written by Felix Isaacs and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A POST-FALL FANTASY TABLETOP ROLEPLAYING GAME SET IN A RAMPANT OCEAN OF VERDANT GREEN. Some three hundred years ago the empires of the world were toppled by a wave of fast growing greenery, a tide of rampant growth spilling from the West known as the Verdancy. Now chainsaw-driven ships cut their way across dense treetop waves, their engines powered by oilfruit, rope-golems, honey and pride.You play a wildsailor, part of a motley crew consisting of humanity's weathered descendants, cactoid gunslingers, centipedal fungi, silk-clothed spiderfolk, and other, stranger things. With your fellow crewmembers, you'll journey across the lingin' tide discovering charts, pursuing drives, and avoiding mires of the deep.The Wildsea hungers and grows, roots sinking deep into the forest floor as the waves above ripple with life. What will you discover in its depths?The Wildsea is a tabletop roleplaying game from Quillhound Studios for 2-6 players inspired by stories like Sunless Sea, Bastion, and the Bas-Lag Trilogy. The Wildsea uses a narrative, fiction-first d6 dicepool system that draws inspiration from games like Belly of the Beast, Blades in the Dark, and 13th Age.
Download or read book Modern Rune Magic written by Cordelia Walton and published by tredition. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Modern Rune Magic" by Cordelia Walton is an immersive journey into the world of runes, meticulously exploring their historical roots, spiritual significance, and modern applications. Aimed at a diverse audience, from beginners to academics, it delves into practical aspects like divination, healing, and personal transformation, alongside academic insights into the cultural and historical context of runes. The book presents runes as a living system, relevant both historically and in contemporary spirituality, offering readers practical knowledge applicable in both theoretical and practical contexts. With case studies, ethical discussions, and a variety of applications, it's an invitation to a thrilling exploration of the magical world of runes, providing a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern practices.
Download or read book Runemarks written by Joanne Harris and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven oâe(tm)clock on a Monday morning, five hundred years after the End of the World, and goblins had been at the cellar again. Maddy Smith has always been an outsider. In a world ruled by the harsh and puritanical Order, she is shunned for the strange birthmark on her left hand. For this is no ordinary birthmark âe" it is a runemark, a sign of the old gods. In fact, Maddy can do things that no-one else can, things that could be called magic. But not until she meets the old traveller One-Eye, an outsider like herself, does she learn what power she really has, and what she will be asked to do with it. In Runemarks, Joanne Harris creates a world not unlike our own - if it had been shaped by the Vikings instead of the Romans - and colours it with her familiar blend of rich imagery and gritty realism. A disenchanted world, where the gods died long ago. Can Maddy bring them back to life?
Download or read book Red Book of Magic written by Chaosium and published by Chaosium. This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RuneQuest Core book
Download or read book Runes for Beginners written by Lisa Chamberlain (Witch) and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know to Begin Working With Runes The enigmatic nature of the runes is undeniable. In fact, the English word "rune" comes to us from the Norse word runa, which means "a secret," or "to whisper." As symbols, the runes mean little to the untrained eye, yet the magical energies they activate can be used for positive, impactful change in your everyday life. But what are runes, exactly? On the surface level, runes are the characters in a writing system used by the ancient Germanic peoples of Europe. But unlike our modern letters, the runic symbols had been used for magical purposes long before they were fashioned into an alphabet. This is known from runic inscriptions found on ancient artifacts as well as Germanic myth and lore handed down over the centuries. Indeed, those who work with the runes today are taking part in an age-old magical tradition established by our Northern European pagan ancestors. In Runes for Beginners, best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain shines the light on these ancient symbols, showing you how to discover and utilize their unique magical energies. With both an eye toward tradition and a multicultural spirit, Lisa combines an appreciation for the Germanic roots of the runes with a more eclectic Neopagan approach. Unlike many other books on the topic, Runes for Beginners is completely accessible to those with no experience in Northern European magical traditions, yet it doesn't ignore those traditions altogether. You will emerge from this guide with a basic understanding of the runes' role in ancient Germanic paganism, as well as a solid foundation of knowledge to build your own runic practice, regardless of your religious or spiritual path. Foundations in Runic Magic and Divination The runes represent various aspects of the human experience of the Universe-both tangible and intangible. Each runic symbol embodies a natural force, or type of energy, which the rune worker can attune to and then manipulate in various ways. Runes can be sent out into the Universe to manifest a magical goal, or they can be used to consult with the unseen realms about a situation at hand. In Runes for Beginners, you'll learn all you need to know to start working with runes, including: The history of the runes and their role within the framework of the Germanic magical worldview The origins of runic wisdom in Norse mythology An overview of the Elder Futhark, the oldest-known runic alphabet and most widely used rune system in contemporary Neopaganism Basic techniques of rune magic, including rune scripts, bind runes, and creating runic talismans How to make your own runes Instructions for traditional rune-casting as well as contemporary rune spreads Tips for successful divination The divinatory meanings and magical uses of each rune in the Elder Futhark A suggested reading list for further exploring the runes and the magical and spiritual traditions of the ancient Germanic peoples Detailed tables of correspondence for a handy condensed magical and divinatory guide By the end of this guide, you will have a working knowledge of the runes that will enable you to use them with confidence in magic and divination. However, when it comes to truly mastering the runes, the importance of time and practice can't be emphasized enough. Indeed, working with runes can truly become a lifelong journey, but Runes for Beginners is an excellent first step along the way. If you're ready to start exploring the runes for yourself, just scroll to the top of the page and hit the Buy button!
