Nightside of the Runes [Thomas Karlsson]

[Runes] [Lore] [Yoga]

Nightside of the Runes

Thomas Karlsson

Inner Traditions, VT. 2019. First US Edition. Like new.

From the publisher:

"Uncovering the dark side of the Nordic rune stones hidden beneath their traditional interpretation, Swedish scholar and runologist Thomas Karlsson examines the rune work of Swedish mystic and runologist Johannes Bureus (1568-1652) and professor Sigurd Agrell (1881-1937), both of whom devoted their lives to uncovering the secret uses of rune stones concealed from all but the highest initiates."

Deep rune lore from Dr. Karlsson. While I find the interpretation of magical systems from the past fraught, primarily from the perspective of "what the hell did we know about life back then, really?" this book is a beautifully written journey through the "original genius of the Northern Lights" and showcases a long tradition of Swedish folklore, seemingly unbroken.