Runes: The Alphabet of the Gods

(, Abridged edition)

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Runes are the magical alphabet of central and northernEurope. Though they were used as a form of writing,particularly for short magical inscriptions, their primary use wasdivination and decision making. Meaning "whisper" or "secret",runes are a system of symbols that can connect you with yourancestors, spirits, and the living world. Guy Ogilvy, one of theworld's best known rune specialists has created a wonderfullyillustrated handbook full of detailed interpretations andadvice. The fully illustrated book is accompanied by 24 speciallycommissioned beechwoodrunes from Northern Europe.

Author Bio

Guy Ogilvy is a well-known student of Western esoteric traditions and has now written nine books on related subjects, such as alchemy, magic, faeries, and angels. His previous eight books, some written under the name of Francis Melville, have sold over 750,000 copies and have been translated into 21 different languages. His particular passion is alchemy, and he spends much of his time in his laboratory on Creech Hill, Somerset, where he lives with his wife, children, and dogs.