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|  | | The Rune Primer
Can you tell fact from fiction about runes? Most of the popular books on runes are substantially fictional. The Rune Primer is an academically accurate introduction to the runes, delivered in an easy-to-read style. It contains analysis of original historical sources, translations of source texts, and candid reviews of some modern esoteric authors.
BR>I have taken on the task of writing a basic introduction to the Runes after many requests from new Rune-Net members for such a book.The problem with the many New-Age rune manuals is a general lack of proper research.BR>BR>It does not take a great deal of research to write a reasonable introduction to the runes, yet most have chosen to write superficially about runes while padding out their books with large amounts of New Age, Wiccan, or Eastern esotericism. They cash in on the popularity of runes, with little regard to their proper cultural and religious context. Those of the modern Nort | |  | | True Helm
An informal look at the culture of the Vikings and other Germanic warriors and how we can apply their wisdom to modern life. Illustrated by Mark Morte.
The original Helm first appears in the Volsunga Saga as part of a dragon’s hoard which started off as weregild for the killing of an otter who happened to be somebody’s relative.
As usual, it was Loki who committed the offence. He threw a fatal stone. The victim was the brother of Regin and Fafnir who went as an otter by day. As compensation to the powerful and wealthy father, the gods were required to fill the skin and cover the outside with gold. This was done, although Odin warned that the treasure would bring death.
The brother, Fafnir, killed the father in greed and haul |
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