Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic

245pp. Soft covers. Fine In pursuit of a better understanding of Anglo-Saxon magic, a range of topics and texts are examined in this study. Seeking to constructively challenge stereotypical images of the past and its beliefs, the 36 texts are printed in their original language (eg Old English, Icelandic, and Latin) with New English translations. It includes 20 charms, the English, Icelandic, and Norwegian rune poems, texts on dreams, weather signs, unlucky days, and the solar system