Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes written by Nigel Pennick and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Runic alphabet, like the Roman, Greek and Hebrew alphabets, is made up of symbols that correspond to specific sounds. The Runes are not just seen as a means of communication, however, they are believed to be a source of ancient magic with healing and divinatory powers. This unique, comprehensive source book contains all you need to know about Runes: the history and mythology of the Runic alphabets, the meaning of each Rune, and how the Runes can be used today. Illustrated in full-color throughout, this beautiful and practical guide includes information on: -- the casting and reading of Runes -- Runes as a tool in meditation -- using Runes as a tool in personal development.