Leaves of Yggdrasil: Runes, Gods, Magic, Feminine Mysteries, and Folklore (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series) [Paperback]

Freya Aswynn (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1990 | Series: Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1 edition (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875420249
• ISBN-13: 978-0875420240
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Divination > Runes

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent introduction to the runes and Nordic mythology, April 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Leaves of Yggdrasil: Runes, Gods, Magic, Feminine Mysteries, and Folklore (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series) (Paperback)

When I began to study the runes, this is the book I started with, and I'm so glad I did. Aswynn's approach to the runes is a well balanced blend of experience, intuition, and impeccable scholarship. She does much more than give divinatory meanings of the runes: She also describes their uses in practical magick and as keys to the Mysteries. One of the most intriguing aspects of this book is Aswynn's discussion of the intimate relationship between the runes and Northern Germanic mythology. Refreshingly, Aswynn also pays a good deal of attention to female archetypes in the runes and the mythology, and she does this on a basis of sound research and reasoning. Further highlights are her analysis of the Nine Worlds of Nordic mythology and her original rune layouts for divination. Finally, I am pleased to report that this book is almost entirely free of the dreadful typographical and grammatical errors that fill so many of Llewellyn's other publications

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Leaves of Yggdrasil: Runes, Gods, Magic, Feminine Mysteries, and Folklore (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series) (Paperback)

It is hard to find good sources on Runes and Rune magic. Freya requires a bit of patience, as she likes to go off about those 'life hating Christians that destroyed our heritage', and is quite opinionated at times. However, her coverage of the subject is the best I have seen. A complete, modern coverage yet with a high emphasis on traditional methods. I was quite impressed, and enjoyed her work greatly. She doesn't just give you divinitory keys, she explains where they come from culturally so you can make those connections for yourself.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Asatru from the woman's point of view!, May 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Leaves of Yggdrasil: Runes, Gods, Magic, Feminine Mysteries, and Folklore (Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series) (Paperback)

Aswynn is a godsend to all female Asatru. We tend to get drowned out by the axe-rattling, floor stomping males of the religion, and therefore require a firm, steady voice like hers. Her feminine interpretation of runes is wonderful. She is a true Volva!