Runes: Theory & Practice begins with an explication of the story of Odin, the Norse god who won the runes by sacrificing himself on the World Tree. It continues by examining each of the individual runes in turn, both the Elder Futhark and the lesser-known Anglo-Saxon Futhorc. Each rune is studied not only from a historical viewpoint, but also from the perspective of a modern practitioner. You will be introduced to the practice of galdr, the proper way to sacrifice to the runes, as well as to their magical usage and the art of reading for divination. Most importantly, Runes: Theory & Practice specifically addresses the ru nes as living spirits and provides guidance on developing a working rela tionship with these other worldly allies.