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Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic »
Authors: Edred Thorsson
ISBN-13: 9780877285489, ISBN-10: 0877285489
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Date Published: June 1983
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Edred Thorsson
Book Synopsis
Complete book of rune instruction including definitions of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark. Includes discussion of phonetic values, derivation and magical qualities of each rune, as well as exercises, chants, rituals, all geared for self-development.
Table of Contents
| List of Abbreviations | ix | |
| Preface | xiii | |
| Introduction | xv | |
| Chapter 1 | Rune Knowledge | 1 |
| Definitions | 1 | |
| Origin of the Runes | 3 | |
| History of the Runes | 5 | |
| Runic Practices | 11 | |
| The Runic Revival | 14 | |
| Traditional Rune Lore and Asatru | 17 | |
| Chapter 2 | Lore of the Elder Futhark | 19 |
| Fehu | 20 | |
| Uruz | 22 | |
| Thurisaz | 24 | |
| Ansuz | 26 | |
| Raidho | 28 | |
| Kenaz | 30 | |
| Gebo | 32 | |
| Wunjo | 34 | |
| Hagalaz | 35 | |
| Naudhiz | 38 | |
| Isa | 40 | |
| Jera | 42 | |
| Eihwaz | 44 | |
| Perthro | 46 | |
| Elhaz | 48 | |
| Sowilo | 51 | |
| Tiwaz | 53 | |
| Berkano | 56 | |
| Ehwaz | 58 | |
| Mannaz | 60 | |
| Laguz | 62 | |
| Ingwaz | 64 | |
| Dagaz | 66 | |
| Othala | 68 | |
| Chapter 3 | Theory of Rune Magic | 71 |
| The Rune World | 71 | |
| Manifestation of the Rune Row | 72 | |
| Elements | 74 | |
| Streams | 75 | |
| The Soul and Personal Power Concepts | 76 | |
| Basic Theories of Rune Magic | 78 | |
| Chapter 4 | Rune Work | 81 |
| Foundations of Rune Magic | 81 | |
| Runic Meditation | 95 | |
| Talismanic Magic | 98 | |
| Stadhagaldr | 124 | |
| Sign Magic | 133 | |
| Other Forms of Magic | 135 | |
| Appendix A | Pronunciations of Old Norse | 139 |
| Appendix B | On the Translation of Modern English into Runes | 141 |
| Appendix C | On Poetics | 143 |
| Appendix D | Tables of Runic Correspondences | 145 |
| Glossary | 149 | |
| Bibliography | 155 |
Subjects
New Age & Spirituality
Astrology & Divination Fortune Telling & Divination
New Age & Spirituality Witchcraft and Magic Magic, Practical
Nonfiction All Nonfiction Astrology & Divination
Astrology & Divination Fortune Telling & DivinationNew Age & Spirituality
Witchcraft and Magic Magic, PracticalNonfiction
All Nonfiction Astrology & Divination
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