Runes, Magic and Religion. A Sourcebook

McKinnell, J.; Simek, Rudolf; Düwel, Klaus

Runes, Magic and Religion. A Sourcebook

McKinnell, J.; Simek, Rudolf; Düwel, Klaus

Authors

Professor John Mckinnell john.mckinnell@durham.ac.uk
Emeritus Professor

Rudolf Simek

Klaus Düwel

Abstract

The present source book offers a survey of all types of runic inscriptions with religious or magical connotations from the earliest periods to the late Middle Ages, from Rune on weapons and jewellery to runic gravestones and Christian runic amulets. It is intended as a scholarly answer against the common misconception of the supposedly dominant use of runes in magic. The present volume is structured in 15 units which enable its use as an aid to teaching without being excessively comprehensive.

Citation

McKinnell, J., Simek, R., & Düwel, K. (2004). Runes, Magic and Religion. A Sourcebook. Fassbaender

Book Type	Authored Book
Publication Date	2004
Deposit Date	Feb 27, 2008
Publicly Available Date	Jun 23, 2009
Series Title	Studia Medievalia Septentrionalia ; Bd. 10
Keywords	Runic inscription, Late Middle Ages, Weapons, Jewellery, Gravestones, Christian runic amulets.
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1127337
Publisher URL	http://www.fassbaender.com/index.php?dest=sms10&dir=sms
Additional Information	Sample chapter deposited: Gods and Mythological Beings in the Younger Futhark