astrological sign

scythe and fire striker each representing different aspects of Thor

Like the Victorians

Variations in shape

Runelore: The Magic, History, and Hidden Codes of the Runes recipe astrological signCombing historical lore with a detailed investigation, Runelore focuses on the esoteric aspects of the runic tradition. In Part One, Historical Lore, Thorsson uses archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved. In Part Two, Hidden Lore, he takes a more psychological view of the runes and looks at the entire cosmology of the Old Norse to explain the role runes played and how they were used over time.