Author: Howard, Michael.

A full investigation into rune origins, symbolism and use, traced from Neolithic and Bronze Age symbols and their connection with other magical and mystical symbols. Runic divination by Germanic tribes, Saxons and Vikings are also covered. Odin is discussed, as the shaman-god of the runes, with his myths and legends, the Wild Hunt, and the Valkyries. Magical uses of runes are explored with their use in divination. Fascinating information is included on discoveries made in archaeological excavations, rune masters and mistresses, the bog sacrifices of Scandinavia and rune master training. Runic symbolism is detailed together with descriptions of each of the eight runes of Freya's, Haegl's and Tyr's Aetts with divinity, religious symbolism and spiritual meanings based on The Anglo Saxon Rune Poem. How to make your own set of runes, how to cast them for divination with suggested layouts and the use of rune magic.