Description

The Runes offers readers a comprehensive roadmap to understanding the origins, meanings and interpretations of the ancient Germanic alphabets known as the runes. Author J. Hamburger fully dives into the history and mythology behind each letter, providing readers with a deep understanding of the cultural significance of this ancient divination tool.

Each chapter provides readers with a detailed and clear overview of each rune. This guide is easy-to-read and offers plenty of examples for each interpretation. What’s more, the book includes translations of the Icelandic and Old English rune poems, which are essential sources of knowledge for runic folklore.

From its grounding in nature to its mythical heroes and gods, the guided journey through the Elder Futhark is undoubtedly exciting. Reading runes has many benefits, from self-reflection to setting intentions, tapping into hidden knowledge and even predicting the future. With The Runes, readers will be enlightened into the full spectrum of the runes’ qualities – strength, wisdom, and both light and dark.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced reader, the book has something for you. The Runes is not just a collection of interpretations or meanings of the runes; it is a guide full of passion and inspiration.