Random Heathen Ramblings: S5, EP41 - What Are The Runes? [Patreon Request] - podcast episode cover

Random Heathen Ramblings: S5, EP41 - What Are The Runes? [Patreon Request]

Nov 07, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 41
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Some sources where runes are mentioned in magical contexts:

Sigdrifumal, st. 7 (use of Nauthiz rune on nails)

The Lindholmen amulet found in Denmark has the Ansuz, Thurisaz and Nauthiz runes repeated multiple times.

On the Bülach fibula, the Laguz rune is added as a charm, spell or amulet to add great power.

You can find more examples in Walter McGrory's book "Call Of The Runes", available on Amazon.

The Poetic Edda translation i referenced in this episode by Thorstein Mayfield is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-Heathen-Study-Mythological/dp/1687815305

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