Futhark -a handbook of Rune magic-

Résumé : Runes can be used as powerful magical tools not only for divination but also for spiritual development and enlightenment. In Futhark, in print now for more than twenty-five years, author Edred Thorsson teaches us how. Thorsson takes readers into a deep exploration of the Elder Futhark -the oldest form of the runic alphabet, used by Germanic tribes from approximately 200 B.C.E to 800 C.E. This twenty-four character alphabet was used for communication and magic - images of the runes are found on amulets, tools, weapons, and on stones used for divination. The secret powers behind each rune are alive today and, when tapped, become potent symbols for transforming one's life. Futhark is a complete book of rune instruction. It includes detailed definitions of the twenty-four runes and an exploration of their lore, phonetic values, derivation, and magical qualities. In addition, Thorsson, gives readers exercises, chants, and rituals to connect with the hidden forces behind each glyph.