The Gods of the Runes: The Divine Shapers of Fate
Illustrated Reference Occult New Age Spirituality Norse Mythology Runes & Divination Paganism & Heathenry Fantasy Folklore Young Adult Non-fiction
First-edition paperback of Frank Joseph’s 2010 release, The Gods of the Runes: The Divine Shapers of Fate, is the most complete guide available to the deities behind each Viking rune. Unlike rune books that stop at letter meanings, Joseph reconstructs the lost Norse pantheon attached to every stave, showing how Odin, Freyja, Tyr and the rest shaped fate through their respective runes. The 200-page, fully-illustrated volume is printed on durable stock and sized for easy bag or altar-table use, making it a practical reference for both quick casts and deep study.
Collectors prize this Inner Traditions first printing for its superior binding and the rich line drawings that illuminate god-attributes, rune poems and burial artifacts. The bibliography and index turn the work into a scholarly springboard, while the clear, young-adult-friendly prose keeps the mythology accessible to newcomers. Keywords such as “Viking runes,” “rune gods,” and “Norse divination” consistently surface in search results, pushing this edition to the top of wish lists for Heathen, rune-caster and Pagan readers.
Condition is crisp—no ex-library marks, no inscriptions, tight spine and unmarked pages that feel barely opened. Because later printings omitted several illustrations, this 2010 first edition retains the visual material most sought after by occult and folklore enthusiasts. Whether you are building a working rune set, researching Norse cosmology, or adding a scarce modern Pagan text to your shelf, The Gods of the Runes delivers both spiritual depth and lasting collectible value.
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