Arntz, Helmut Handbuch der Runenkunde

Curing illness, protecting against evil and divining the future - runes have always been attributed with uncanny power. And even today, people seeking advice turn to rune priests in the hope of gaining more clarity...Runes are the oldest Germanic characters, handed down mainly through inscriptions on stones and objects. They were most widespread in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, but they were also used in Central Europe. With the spread of Christianity, they lost importance, but at the beginning of the 20th century, German magicians and mystics breathed new life into the ancient tradition. Edition Lempertz is reissuing a standard work with this book. From the contents: "The Runes", "The Origin of the Runes", "Runes and Magic", "Secret Runes" - and many more chapters for all who want to learn more about the subject.