Runelore: A Handbook of Esoteric Runology

by Edred Thorsson

Paperback, 1987

Status

Available

Call number

133.33

Collection

Publication

Weiser Books (1987), Paperback, 240 pages

Description

Runework authority and author Edred Thorsson, explores the riddle of the runes. Combing historical lore with a detailed investigation, Runelore focuses on the esoteric aspects of the runic tradition. In Part One, Historical Lore, Thorsson uses archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved. In Part Two, Hidden Lore, he takes a more psychological view of the runes and looks at the entire cosmology of the Old Norse to explain the role runes played and how they were used over time. Included are specific sections on rune magic and divination, rune poems, runic numerology, and concise explanations of the mysteries of the 24 runes.

User reviews

LibraryThing member gingergargoyle
A wonderfully deeper look at the hidden meaning behind the runes ... not just for divination. This book looks to the historical backgrounds of the runes as well as modern uses and interpretations. My copy has gotten a good wearing out as I use it for reference often.
LibraryThing member SumisBooks
If you're looking for a seriously in-depth analysis on runes then this book is for you.
Thorsson goes over many different areas in this book. Everything from the different ages of runes including contemporary, historical magic and divination, runic codes and poetry, as well as cosmology, numerology,
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and psychology points. Thorsson gives us all this and more in this book.
Though this book is a great plethora of information, I found the author's writing to be a bit of a downer and monotonous to read. He seems to just spit out facts and not really liven anything up in any sort of way. The book reads like a very straightforward textbook.
I think I would only recommend this book to somebody who really wants to get down to the nitty-gritty of Rune lore and all the elements comprise thereof.
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Language

Original publication date

1987

Physical description

240 p.; 8.2 inches

ISBN

0877286671 / 9780877286677

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