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Futhark: Handbook of Rune Magic

Futhark: Handbook of Rune Magic
By Edred Thorsson

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #63520 in Books
  • Published on: 1984-10-25
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

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The Best Introduction5
I read "Futhark" for the first time (I still regularly refer to it) around 1986, having previously read and immediately rejected the 'New Age', unscholarly nonsense of Blum et al. "Futhark" remains the best available introduction to Rune magic. While one should read from many sources (including other works by the same author), this work holds the kernel of all the techniques one needs to follow and practice the path of Rune Work. Much has been written concerning Thorsson's/Flower's adherence to other cults and it must be admitted that this led to schism between the author and the Odinic Rite. Personally, I believe that what Edred gets up to elsewhere is his affair. Technically speaking, this book is still the best introduction. If you are seriously interested in the runes, read it.

WONDERFULLY WRITTEN, EXCELLENT INFORMATION!5
Edred Thorsson, the Drighten of the Rune-Gild, is without a doubt the leader in teaching modern Rnecraft. This book, although written in the mid 70's, has stood the test of time. It is written with the clarity that anyone, novice or adept alike, can access and use the material contained within its covers. Well worth double its current price. I advise you to purchase other titles by Thorsson, and even join the Rune-Gild. May Odin grant you wisdom, may Thor protect you, and may Loki give you laughter along your journey through the 9 worlds!

Very scholarly but lots of dubious speculative material4
This book is written by a very experienced historical linguist and practicing Norse pagan. The former means he won't miss any known information about the runes, but unfortunately the latter means that he has lots of speculative material of the own which he mixes in with his scholarship. This wouldn't be so bad, but he rarely bothers to tell you which is which, so if you want to know the strictly historical facts about the runes, this is definitely NOT your book.