Newcombe, Rachel
Runes Illustrated (Chinese Bound)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838863197
- author:
- Newcombe, Rachel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Amber Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 26.5 x 19.6 x 3 centimetres (1.2
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe provides a comprehensive guide to this ancient writing system. Divided into two broad chapters, the book covers both the basics and advanced techniques for using runes, including the full runic alphabet and standing runestones. Discover how to arrange runes in different layouts, such as the three-rune layout and five-rune cast, to gain clarity and insight. Learn about Uruz, U, a symbol with roots in Elder Futhark, and explore how runic inscriptions were used on standing stones to mark important sites and commemorate achievements. With 120 illustrations and photographs of runes, rune readings, and runestones, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the present and divining the future using this ancient tool.