"Helrunar" is the title of one who "runes" or makes rune magic. Runes derive from pagan Celts and Germans who built stone circles, long barrows and dolmens throughout ancient Europe. This book explains how to become a Helrunar. It is based on the runes' arcane and secret techniques.
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"A magical manual, humorous and idiosyncratic, offering a refreshing perspective..." -- Northern Earth, Summer 2003.
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Jan Fries lives in Frankfurt near the Taunus Mountains. He is a musician, artist and magician.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent post-modern handbook on Runic Magick,
By "snowcatguy" (Eugene, OR USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Helrunar A Manual Of Rune Magick (Paperback)
Jan Fries has done a brilliant job in creating an effective and pactical system based on the Runes.However, I should point out one thing for those serious runesters out there. His system of rune magick is a complete system and well researched--though, for rune purists, be warned, his system is presented with a Thelemic bent with frequent references to Liber AL. My point here is that if you are looking for a system that is more authentically Germanic, then check out the work of Edred Thorsson or Freya Aswynn. For me this integration works, in part because his context is very contemporary (so for you Thelemites who are looking to explore the runes, here's the book for you). And, for anyone just looking for a great book on magick, this is definately one to check out.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the very best PRACTICAL manuals I have seen on Magick,
By A Customer
This review is from: Helrunar A Manual Of Rune Magick (Paperback)
This book is brilliantly written. It is one of the best books I have ever seen on the PRACTICE of any kind of Magick. The book contains none of the fanaticism, unsupported assertions, and fluffy new age drivel so common in this field. Rather, Fries gives a reasoned account of the history of the runes, including references to primary sources so that the reader can do his own research. He also gives detailed practical instructions on magick and trance work, rather than just writing down sequences of movements to go through in order to perform a few "rituals." I cannot recommend this book too highly to those interested in PRACTICING magick, rather than just reading about it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Practical Guide to the Runes,
By Thormod Morrisson "Thormod Morrisson" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Helrunar A Manual Of Rune Magick (Paperback)
Jan Fries has brought us a very good book on runes. It covers everything from early history through to the various uses of runes for meditation, chant and trancework, healing and divination, and he does so with a great sense of humour. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable read that comes over as being unique in its approach. The rune meanings are extensive, but the author leaves room for his readers to think for themselves in this regard also. Jan Fries is not only informative, he encourages further experimentation by beginner and scholar alike to arrive at a more personal view.
As it says in the Havamal: Veistu hve freista skal? (Know how to test them?) in the sense that we should see how the runes work for ourselves. Illustrated throughout with the author's strange and absorbing artwork, this is one of the best rune books of the present day.
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