Runic alphabets / Runes / Futhark Little is known about the origins of the Runic alphabet, which is traditionally known as futhark after the first six letters. In Old Norse the word rune means 'letter', 'text' or 'inscription'. The word also means 'mystery' or 'secret' in Old Germanic languages and runes had a important role in ritual and magic. Here are some theories about the origins of runes: The alphabet was probably created independently rather than evolving from another alphabet. The earliest known Runic inscriptions date from the 1st century AD, but the vast majority of Runic inscriptions date from the 11th century. Notable features The direction of writing in early Runic inscriptions is variable. Types of runic inscriptions include: 'Hrolf was here' type inscriptions on cliff walls, large rocks and buildings grave stone inscriptions, often with who carved the runes and who was buried, and also who made sure the stone was raised. There are a number of different Runic alphabets including: Elder Futhark Notes Links
Rune Meanings - The Elder Futhark I work with the "Elder Futhark", the runic alphabet which is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe. The names of the runes of the Elder Futhark are speculative recreations of what linguists call "proto-Germanic", which stems from "proto-Indo-European". There are many versions of the runic alphabets. Each has variations in names, shapes, esoteric meanings and magical uses. One should not mix futharks, or the intent or meaning becomes confused. The runes are broken into three sections or groups of eight, called aett (aettir, plural). First the rune name is given, then its phonetic value, its symbolic image, and finally the esoteric meaning used in divination. Fehu(F: Domestic cattle, wealth.) Uruz: (U: Auroch, a wild ox.) Thurisaz: (TH: Thorn or a Giant.) Ansuz: (A: The As, ancestral god, i.e. Raidho: (R: Wagon or chariot.) Kenaz: (K: Beacon or torch.) Gebo: (G: Gift.) Wunjo: (W or V: Joy.) Hagalaz: (H: Hail.) Nauthiz: (N: Need.) Isa: (I: Ice.)
Tarot Teachings: The Art of Learning and Using Tarot Runic magic In medieval sources, notably the Poetic Edda, the Sigrdrífumál mentions "victory runes" to be carved on a sword, "some on the grasp and some on the inlay, and name Tyr twice." In early modern and modern times, related folklore and superstition is recorded in the form of the Icelandic magical staves. In the early 20th century, Germanic mysticism coins new forms of "runic magic", some of which were continued or developed further by contemporary adherents of Germanic Neopaganism. Modern systems of runic divination are based on Hermeticism, classical Occultism, and the I Ching. Historical evidence[edit] Tacitus[edit] They attach the highest importance to the taking of auspices and casting lots. It is often debated whether "signs" refers specifically to runes or to other marks; both interpretations are plausible and Tacitus does not give enough detail for a definite decision to be made.[2] Epigraphy[edit] Medieval sources[edit] "Grass cures the scab / and runes the sword-cut" (137) Ralph Blum[edit]
TOUT SUR RUNES ET COMMENT FAIRE VOTRE PROPRE (Cattle) Wealth; Money, financial prosperity, the Price The basic meaning of Fehu is wealth in the sense of money or currency. Cattle were mobile property, a measurement of one's wealth. Throughout the old Norse legends the deities and heroes were continually paying the price for their actions. The eye was placed in the fountain and each morning Odin drank of its healing waters. Tyr, the Spirit Warrior, God of Courage and War paid the price of his right Sword hand to bind Fenris Wolf who was threatening the gods. But the price may not involve noble sacrifice; Freya, Goddess of Beauty and Love, was prepared to give her body to four hideous dwarves, Alfrigg, Dvalin, Berling and Gerr, so that she might obtain the wonderful golden necklace they had fashioned that would make her even more lovely and desirable. (Aurochs) Strength; Primal strength, courage, Overcoming Obstacles The auroch was a huge wild, very fierce ox, much like the Longhorn cattle of modern times. (Thorn) (a god) (Riding) (Torch)
FERNANDO PESSOA ORTÓNIMO Fernando Pessoa conta e chora a insatisfação da alma humana. A sua precaridade, a sua limitação, a dor de pensar, a fome de se ultrapassar, a tristeza, a dor da alma humana que se sente incapaz de construir e que, comparando as possibilidades miseráveis com a ambição desmedida, desiste, adormece “num mar de sargaço” e dissipa a vida no tédio. Os remédios para esse mal são o sonho, a evasão pela viagem, o refúgio na infância, a crença num mundo ideal e oculto, situado no passado, a aventura do Sebastianismo messiânico, o estoicismo de Ricardo Reis, etc.. Todos estes remédios são tentativas frustradas porque o mal é a própria natureza humana e o tempo a sua condição fatal. A poesia está não na dor experimentada ou sentida mas no fingimento dela, apesar do poeta partir da dor real “a dor que deveras sente”. · (“Quem me dirá sou ”) e (“Gato que brincas na rua (...)/ Todo o nada que és é teu./ Eu vejo-me e estou sem mim./ Conhece-me e não sou eu.”) · Consciência do absurdo da existência topo
A Few Words About Edred Thorsson... There are as many opinions about Edred Thorsson as there are readers of his books, and there are plenty of those. Rather than take up space in the reading list proper presenting these diverse and often conflicting viewpoints, I thought it best to banish the debate to it's own page. There is no doubt that Edred Thorsson is one of the most prolific and widely-read authors on the subject of the runes. Thorsson is one of the few authors you will find listed in both the academic and mystical sections of this bibliography - his academic books are written under his real name, Stephen E. My own personal opinion (for what it's worth) is that Thorsson's work is too heavily influenced by Eastern philosophies, ceremonial magic and the Armanan magicians (note that I have removed the offending 'N' word) to be of much use to anyone trying to reconstruct the ancient Norse Pagan traditions. But that's only my opinion.
Les runes vikings La Rune Tiwaz Ziu Tiwaz Tiu Irmin Týr Que sait-on à propos du grand Dieu Tiwaz, également appelé Ziu (prononcez Tssiou) ou encore Tiu (prononcez Tiou) ? Nous savons par son étymologie qu’il fut le Dieu de la première fonction indo-européenne, la fonction souveraine et royale. Tiwaz – Ziu était à l’origine le père du ciel, le Dieu du ciel diurne. Tacite décrit que chez les germains Tenctères, Tiwaz est le principal Dieu. Chez les germains de la région du Rhin au 1er siècle où le culte de Wodan commençait déjà à prendre une certaine importance, on célèbrait d’importants cultes à Tiwaz et on lui sacrifiait de nobles animaux comme le cheval. Chez les Semnones, l’un des plus anciens clans du peuple germanique suèbe, il était le Dieu des Dieux. Jordanès dit que les Goths observaient un culte très strict à Tiwaz. Chez les Quades, l’arme par excellence consacrée au grand Dieu Tiwaz, était l’épée. Tacite parle de danses rituelles faites par les jeunes guerriers.
Ralph Waldo Trine Biography Stephen Flowers Stephen Edred Flowers (born May 5, 1953), commonly known as Stephen E. Flowers, and also by the pen-names Edred Thorsson, and Darban-i-Den, is a former American professor, scholar, runologist, runosophist, goði[1][2] and proponent of occultism, Odianism, esoteric runosophy, Germanic mysticism, Asatru, and Mazdaism, being instrumental in the early establishment of the Germanic Neopagan movement in North America and has also been very active in Left-Hand Path occult organizations. He has over three dozen published books and hundreds of published papers and translations on a disparate range of subjects. Background[edit] The Bonham, Texas-born scholar was the only son of Betty Jane Eden, daughter of Edred Cosgrove Eden (1888-1945) who is said to belong to the same house as Lord Avon, Anthony Eden, and was a Mason and knight of the KKK. Returning to Dallas, Flowers attended the Bryan Adams High School (class of 1971 (September 1972-May 1973)). Work[edit] Controversy[edit] References[edit]