Runes are more than mere letters of an ancient alphabet. They are in fact actual mysteries--the secrets of the universe--for those who understand them. Rune lore is the oldest tradition of initiatory wisdom and magic of the Germanic world. Through the runic keys, we may unlock the wisdom and magical power of the ancient past. They come to us from the ancient Norse mythology and religion, and most favorably are used in that context...as each rune pertains to a specific god/goddess, and not understanding that god/goddess or the power of his/her rune can lead to detrimental effects to you and to the magick you are casting. Runes are also used for divinations. Suggested Reading: Northern Mysteries & Magick (new edition of Leaves of Yggdrasil) by Freya Aswynn. Published by (the infamous) Llewellyn Publishing.
RUNES OF THE ELDER FUTHARK
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| FEHU-F | URUZ-U | THURISAZ-Th | ANSUZ-A | RAIDO-R | KENAZ-K |
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| GEBO-G | WUNJO-W | HAGALAZ-H | NAUTHIZ-N | ISA-I | JERA-J |
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| EIHWAZ-E | PERTHO-P | ALGIZ-Z | SOWULO-S | TEIWAZ-T | BERKANA-B |
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| EHWAZ-E | MANNUZ-M | LAGUZ-L | INGUZ-ng | OTHILA-O | DAGAZ-D |