Nordic Runes

DIVINATION / NORSE MYTHOLOGY Nordic runes--the runes of the Elder Futhark--comprise a potent and profoundly transformative divination system that gives us access to the ancient wisdom tradition of Northern European cultures. These runes have deep resonances within the Northern pagan world of gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, warriors, and wizards, which have greatly influenced the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, among others. Nordic Runes addresses three major areas: - Runelore, the history and rich mythological tradition of this ancient oracle first discovered by the "All Father," Odin. - Runestaves, which includes full explanations of the meanings of each of the 24 runes in the Elder Futhark, accompanying visualizations, and practical lessons for daily life. - Runecasting, a comprehensive guide to the oracular application of the ancient runes, including their crafting, their use in divination, and interpretations of sample castings. As Nordic Runes shows, the runes do much more than simply reflect fate; they help develop and enhance intuition and open new paths of growth, self-discovery, and transformation. PAUL RHYS MOUNTFORT is a writer, researcher, and workshop leader specializing in the Celtic and Norse traditions. He is the author of Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Trees. Active in the contemporary Pagan community, he lives with his partner and son on Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf of Auckland, New Zealand.

Preface
The Origin of Runes and How to Use This Book

Part 1: Runelore
Odin's Gift
Divine Mysteries
Runes and Rune Guilds
The Rune Poems
Runes and Sagas
The Northern Tradition

Part 2: Runestaves
Guide to the Staves
Frey's Aett
Hagal's Aett
Týr's Aett

Part 3: Runecasting
Re-membering the Tradition
The Theory of Runic Divination
The Art of Runecasting
Spreads and Castings
A Final Word: The Rune Revival

Notes
Bibliography
Index to the Runes