A comprehensive sourcebook containing all you need to know on the history and mythology of the rune, through to the meaning of each rune and how you can benefit from them today
Nigel Pennick Books
This British author delves into a diverse array of subjects, ranging from occultism and magic to folk customs and the arts. His work explores the intricacies of geomancy, sacred geometry, and esoteric alphabets, often drawing upon Germanic runic studies. With a profound interest in European traditions and landscapes, Pennick investigates the connections between nature, spirituality, and culture. His extensive writings, complemented by his artistic endeavors and musical pursuits, offer readers a distinctive perspective on the hidden dimensions of the world.
Here the alphabetical systems of the West, including Hebrew, Greek, Runic, Celtic, Medieval, and the Renaissance alphabets of the alchemical tradition are examined in depth. Explains the numerological significance of the various alphabets, andprovides exciting evidence for the widespread influence of Runes.
Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition
- 290 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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Creating Places of Power
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The author reveals how geomantic principles are rooted in the structure of the world, showing how they transcend the ages and are just as meaningful today as they were to our ancestors.
An in-depth study of the sacred meanings behind ancient and enduring symbols.
The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This revised edition offers a comprehensive guide to significant dates in the Pagan calendar, highlighting both auspicious and inauspicious days along with holy days dedicated to ancient deities. It details the eight seasonal stations of the year, including solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter days. Additionally, lunar and solar charts are provided, marking major Pagan celebrations from 2011 to 2033, making it a valuable resource for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.
Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition
- 343 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre- Christian Northern Europe.
The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
An illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots
The Spiritual Power of Masks
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Explores ancient mask customs, rituals, and traditions throughout Europe, from Scandinavia and England to Germany and France to Greece and Rome
In this definitive study, Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick draw together the fragmented sources of Europe's native religions and establish the coherence and continuity of the Pagan world vision. Challenging a traditional, Christian perspective of history, the authors argue that the modern world owes to ancient Paganism its pluralistic tolerance, its love of the arts, and its respect for empirical method. This innovative and comprehensive history of European Paganism will provide a stimulating, reliable guide to this popular dimension of religious culture.
