{"product_id":"gods-of-the-runes-the-divine-shapers-of-fate-paperback","title":"Gods of the Runes: The Divine Shapers of Fate - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient origins and divinatory power of the runes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Uncovers the original divinatory meaning of each rune through the myths of its corresponding Norse god or goddess \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes beautiful full-color illustrations of the runic gods and goddesses \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Presents rune-casting spreads for divination and character analysis \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the controversial history of runes from the Paleolithic Stone Age to today \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInvented long before the appearance of the runic alphabet Futhark less than two thousand years ago, the runes were originally created as symbols for specific deities. Representing the twenty-four Norse gods and goddesses from the Vanir and Aesir pantheons, the runes provide a way to establish direct contact with the divine shapers of fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the work of Austrian mystic and runologist Guido von List and anthropologist Marija Gimbutas as well as the oldest rune artifacts to survive from pre-Christian Europe, this book reveals the long history of runes from their appearances in Paleolithic cave paintings through their rechristening in Medieval times to their modern resurgence as a popular tool of divination. It uncovers the original names and divinatory meanings of each rune by exploring the myths, personality traits, astrological periods, identifying colors, and gemstones of the rune's corresponding god or goddess. It also illustrates and explains five ancient rune-casting spreads used by Norse adepts for divination as well as character analysis. By renewing their link with the divine, \u003ci\u003eGods of the Runes\u003c\/i\u003e shows how working with the runes can be a genuine mystical experience, enabling a personal connection with the gods and a rediscovery of their perennial truths.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEW AGE \/ MYTHOLOGY \"At last we have a handy reference, lavishly illustrated, that tells the reader which god or goddess corresponds with which rune, for the entire Futhark. Gods of the Runes should be in every occultist's library.\" --John Tiffany, editor of The Barnes Review Invented long before the appearance of the runic alphabet Futhark some two thousand years ago, the runes were originally created as symbols for specific deities. Representing the twenty-four Norse gods and goddesses from the Vanir and Aesir pantheons, the runes provide a way to establish direct contact with the divine shapers of fate. Based on the work of Austrian mystic and runologist Guido von List and anthropologist Marija Gimbutas as well as the oldest rune artifacts to survive from pre-Christian Europe, this book reveals the long history of runes from their appearances in Paleolithic cave paintings through their rechristening in medieval times to their modern resurgence as a popular tool of divination. It uncovers the original names and divinatory meanings of each rune by exploring the myths, personality traits, astrological periods, identifying colors, and gemstones of the rune's corresponding god or goddess. It also illustrates and explains five ancient rune-casting spreads used by Norse adepts for divination as well as character analysis. Gods of the Runes shows how working with the runes can be a genuine mystical experience, enabling a personal connection with the gods and a rediscovery of their perennial truths. FRANK JOSEPH was the editor in chief of Ancient American magazine from 1993 until 2009 and is the author of many books, including Atlantis and 2012, Advanced Civilizations of Prehistoric America, The Destruction of Atlantis, and Survivors of Atlantis. He lives in Minnesota. IAN DANIELS has been a professional fantasy painter and illustrator since 1995 and lives in Kent, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Joseph was the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eAncient American\u003c\/i\u003e magazine from 1993 until 2009 and is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eAtlantis and 2012\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Civilizations of Prehistoric America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Destruction of Atlantis\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSurvivors of Atlantis\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Minnesota. Ian Daniels has been a professional fantasy painter and illustrator since 1995 and lives in Kent, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9.18 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426374271197,"sku":"9781591431169","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/kmQ3I2dDZL9781591431169.webp?v=1771280726","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/gods-of-the-runes-the-divine-shapers-of-fate-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}