Paganism

Northern Tradition & Runes

Bill Griffiths Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic (Anglo-Saxon, 1996, 247pp hbk) More 16.95
Paul Sykes Beyond the Yew Dale - A Guide to Runic Divination (Capall Bann, 110pp pbk)

This book explores Nordic Mythology and its influence on the interpretation of runes when used for divination. The text includes original material on Rune casts and refines some earlier ideas on spreads and casts from other sources, and is backed up by detailed imaginative drawings for each rune, thus giving the reader a pictorial as well as textual viewpoint to work from. A simple yet informative book, Beyond the Yew Dale provides an excellent introduction to the subjects of divination and mythology for beginners. It is also a comprehensive guide for those already familiar with the topic.

Beyond the Yew DaleMore 9.95
Kathleen Herbert English Heroic Legends (Anglo-Saxon, 266pp pbk) More 9.95
Edred Thorsson Futhark - A Handbook of Rune Magic (Weiser, 153pp bpk)

This complete book of rune instruction includes rune lore and history, its basis in metaphysical thought and mysticism, complete definitions of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark and the etymology, phonetic value and interpretation of each rune. The reader is shown how to perform chants and rituals using runic energy, how to sign and send runes, and given suggestions for runic meditation.

FutharkMore 12.99
Pete Jennings Heathen Paths - Viking & Anglo-Saxon Belief Systems (Capall Bann, pbk)

This book is written from a different perspective to other books published on aspects of what is known variously as Asatru, The Northern Tradition and Odinism. It presents a handbook of accumulated data so that people can read and interpret it for themselves, aided by sometimes conflicting or complementary opinions clearly labelled as such. This enables the modern reader to develop and adapt their own theories and practices, rather than have them laid out by someone else.

Heathen PathsMore 14.95
Jan Fries Helrunar - A Manual of Rune Magick (Mandrake of Oxford, 2006, 439pp pbk) More 19.99
Stephen Pollington Leechcraft - Early English Charms, Plantlore & Healing (Anglo-Saxon, 540pp pbk)

With new translations of the Old English texts "Bald's 3rd Leechbook", "Old English Herbarium", and "Lacnunga", this is an unequalled examination of every aspect of early English healing: plants, amulets, charms, and prayer. Other topics include Anglo-Saxon witchcraft, shamanism, tree-lore, omens, dreams, runes, gods, elves, dwarfs, and theories of magic. Heavy book, extra postage will apply.

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Kathleen Herbert Looking for the Lost Gods of England (Anglo-Saxon, 1994, 58pp pbk) More 4.95
Michael Howard Mysteries of the Runes (Capall Bann, 204pp pbk) More 10.95
Arthur Cotterell Mythology of the Norse Gods (Southwater, 96pp lg full col pbk) More 7.99
Kathleen Herbert Peace-Weavers & Shield-Maidens - Women in Early English Society (Anglo-Saxon, 1997, 58pp pbk) More 4.95
Carolyne Larrington (trans) The Poetic Edda (Oxford University, 223pp pbk) More 8.99
Nigel Pennick Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition (Thoth, 228pp pbk)

The Northern Tradition is the indigenous spiritual and magical system of European people north of the Alps. With its origin in shamanic nature veneration when we view the world this way, Nature, personified as goddesses, gods and spirits becomes approachable. By following the age old festival customs described here, we can become attuned to the natural cycle of the seasons.

Practical Magic in the Northern TraditionMore 13.95
Stephen Pollington Rudiments of Runelore (Anglo-Saxon, 1995, 87pp pbk) More 4.95
Tony Linsell & Brian Partridge Rune Cards (Anglo-Saxon, 30 cards + 96pp booklet) More 9.95
Edred Thorsson Runecaster's Handbook - The Well of Wyrd (Weiser, 129pp pbk)

This takes you deeper into the heart of the runecaster's art, and specifically runic divination. Strongly loyal to ancient traditions, the author traces the evolution of runecasting to the present in order to restore runework to its historical, spiritual and cosmological significance. The book shows you how to make your own runes, load the rune with numinous power, how to prepare the optimum setting for a rune reading, how to prepare yourself psychologically and spiritually for casting runes and more.

Runecaster's HandbookMore 10.99
Edred Thorsson Runelore - A Handbook of Esoteric Runology (Weiser, 221pp pbk)

Combining historical lore with esoteric investigations, Runelore dispels most of the misconceptions fostered by recent books that purport to explore the runic tradition. It includes runic history from the pre-Viking age to today, rune magic & divination, runic codes, rune poems, runic numerology, explanations of the 24 runes, runic psychology and its relationship to Jungian symbolism and more. This is an indispensable textbook for all those who seek to unravel the riddle of the runes.

RuneloreMore 11.99
Paul Johnson Runic Inscriptions - in Great Britain (Wooden Books, 57pp small pbk) More 4.99
Runic John The Book of Seidr - The Native English & Northern European Shamanic Tradition (Capall Bann, 334pp pbk)

Seidr is the ancient Northern European shamanism. The main practice of Seidr, as with all shamanic traditions, is the use of various extremely ancient techniques to affect the mind and alter our consciousness to a state in which we can perceive and work with the hidden realm of spirit directly. We may take up the practice of Seidr initially for ourselves to give us a better understanding of ourselves and of the hidden realm that normally lurks beneath the onion skin we call reality. We can use seidr to connect on a deeper level to our own inner self and to enhance our particular skills and positive qualities.

The Book of SeidrMore 14.95
K M Koppana Snake Fat & Knotted Threads - An Introduction to Finnish Traditional Healing Magic (Heart of Albion, 85pp pbk) More 7.95
Diana L Paxson Taking Up The Runes - A Complete Guide To Using The Runes In Spells, Rituals, Divination & Magic (Weiser, 415pp pbk) More 17.99
Alby Stone Ymir's Flesh - North European Creation Mythologies (Heart of Albion, 250pp pbk) More 12.95