Rudiments of Runelore

A brief and reliable introduction to the runes by an Anglo-Saxon scholar. Pollington covers the origins of runic writing, the Old English, Norwegian and Icelandic rune poems with translations, runic inscriptions, cryptic runes and their use in charms. Concise and historically grounded rather than esoteric, it is useful for readers wishing to understand the evidence before exploring modern magical interpretations.