The Elder Futhark Runes: a small guide

By Mike theNorsePagan

The Elder Futhark Runes: A Small Guide is a clear, heartfelt, and historically grounded introduction to the oldest runic alphabet; written by a practicing Norse pagan with over twenty years of lived experience.

Author Mike theNorsePagan invites readers on a journey through all 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, blending archaeological evidence, linguistic research, and personal spiritual interpretation. Each rune is explored in depth: its historical background, reconstructed meaning, symbolic associations, and how it may appear in modern rune readings or castings.

Inside this book, you will discover:

The true origins of the Elder Futhark and how scholars reconstruct rune meanings

Detailed explanations of every rune, from Fehu to Othala

Clear distinctions between historical evidence and modern pagan practice

Personal interpretations shaped by the author's Fornsed path

Guidance on bind runes, stave runes, and rune casting

A thoughtful, down-to-earth approach that encourages readers to find their own way of working with runes

Whether you are a new pagan, a curious learner, or a long-time practitioner seeking deeper historical context, this guide offers both knowledge and inspiration. It honors the past while embracing the personal spiritual journey of today's rune workers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJ433QZP
• ISBN13: 9798172623806
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"