The Secret Lore of Runes and Other Ancient Alphabets - Nigel Pennick

Author: Nigel Pennick
Publisher: Rider
Format: Paperback
Edition: First published 1991
ISBN: 0712639632

Condition: Good second-hand condition. Paperback with visible shelf wear, rubbing, creasing and edge wear to the cover and corners. Spine has creasing and general wear. Pages appear intact with some age toning. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

The Secret Lore of Runes and Other Ancient Alphabets examines the symbolic, magical and esoteric meanings of alphabets within the Western tradition. Nigel Pennick explores Hebrew, Greek, Runic, Ogham, Celtic, Gothic, Medieval and Renaissance alphabets, looking at letters not only as writing systems, but as symbols carrying religious, magical, psychological and numerological meaning.

The book also discusses magic squares, literary labyrinths, letter manipulation, alchemical alphabets and the role of runes as one of the major magical alphabets of northern and central Europe. This is a useful title for readers interested in runes, sacred alphabets, alphabet magic, numerology, Western esotericism and the symbolic roots of language.

About the Author:

Nigel Pennick is a British author and researcher known for his work on runes, geomancy, folk traditions, sacred geometry, pagan symbolism and European esoteric culture. His books include studies of magical alphabets, runic traditions, ancient sciences, divination and vernacular magic.