Leaves of Yggdrasil (1988)

by Freya Aswynn

Series: Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series

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The first book to offer an extensive presentation of Rune concepts, mythology and magical applications inspired by Dutch/Frisian traditional lore. Includes a clear and concise explanation of the runes and their placement and significance in the runic alphabet. Introduces the use of runes in counseling and healing of others.… (more)

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It's an easy read for the most part. The author's train of thought tends to wander away in a few places. Certainly not a historically significant book, as it's written mostly from personal experience and perspective. However, if you're looking for a first hand perspective on the subject, this book is a decent read. It wasn't quite what I was looking for, but remains in my library. (

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Tryst | May 30, 2009 |

Read this first addition years ago it was great...read it till it feel apart. One of my very first rune books, she's very open about her experience and states that a some info is her thought and feelings on this and not historical text... Historical text or her own observations great book for your collection. (

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1988

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This is a book about an ancient alphabet.

An understanding of runes requires a knowledge of the esoteric, mythological, religious and Northern European traditions indigenous to the British Isles, Scandinavia, Germany, and my own country, Holland.

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The first book to offer an extensive presentation of Rune concepts, mythology and magical applications inspired by Dutch/Frisian traditional lore. Includes a clear and concise explanation of the runes and their placement and significance in the runic alphabet. Introduces the use of runes in counseling and healing of others.

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The runes are more than an ancient alphabet. They comprise a powerful system of Divination and a path to th e discovery of the subconscious forces operating in your life. There are many books on the runes, but Freya Aswynn's Leaves of Yggdrassil is unique;

It is an account of one woman's discovery of this fascinating alphabet, combining history, mythology, and personal interpretation.

Anyone approaching the runes for hte first time will find here a clear and concise explanation of the runes and their placement and significance in the runic alphabet. Chapters on runic divination and magic introduce the use of runes in counseling and healing of others. each of the major deities of Northern Europe are described as living forces still working in the collective consciousness of people of Northern European descent. Also discussed are the feminine Mysteries of the north and their presence in the system of the runes.

IN Leaves of Yggdrasil the magig of the urnes is yours to discover.

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