Edred Thorsson

<DIV><DIV><P><B>A complete in-depth guide to the ancient runic alphabet and its use in communicating with the gods, in divination, and in magical work.</B><br/><br/>American runologist Edred Thorsson provides a complete introduction to the world of runes f<B>or beginners and enthusiasts alike</B>. Thorsson&#39;s presentation of this powerful system provides a valuable tool for self-development and spiritual transformation.<br/><br/><B>This comprehensive guide is suitable to those new to the runes as well as for long-time practitioners</B>. It includes: </P><ul><li><B>An introduction to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark</B> along with an explanation of their definitions and mystical properties </li><li> An exploration of <B>the historical lore of runes</B>, with reference to archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved </li><li><B>The hidden, esoteric dimension of runes</B></li><li><B>The cosmology of the Old Norse meanings of the runes</B> to help explain the role they played and how they were used over time </li><li> Specific explanation on <B>rune magic, divination, rune poems, and runic numerology</B></li></ul><P><br/>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.<br/><br/>This book includes material drawn from some of the author&#39;s previous books&mdash;<I>Futhark, Runelore,</I> and <I>Runecaster&#39;s Handbook</I>&mdash;as well as new additions and revisions by the author. </P></DIV></DIV>