The Rune Primer
A Down-to-Earth Guide to the Runes
Sweyn Plowright
Published by Rune-Net,second edition 2006
There are now dozens of books on the market claiming to reveal the
ancient knowledge of the Runes. Most of these books present
superficial and often inaccurate information on runes, and mix it
with practices and philosophies from various New Age, Wiccan, of
Eastern sources. Often, they just make it up as they go along.
With the popularity of the Runes, it is an easy way to make a quick profit.
To those interested in the integrity and sacredness of the Runes,
this situation is quite deplorable. To those interested in beginning
their exploration of the Runes, the situation is just confusing.
Why are the rune books so contradictory? How can you tell if a rune
book is reliable? Where do you start? Hopefully, this primer will
give you just enough of a grounding to start your studies with
confidence and discernment.
The Primer focuses first on the academic and historical facts.
It explains what we know an dhow we know it, in clear and concise
language. This new expanded edition also contains new translations
of the rune poems, a look at some popular authors, and a chapter
on popular myths and misconceptions about the runes.
(The text above comes from the back of the book)