Francis Melville

A reverential look at heavenly angels. Conceived as mediators between Heaven and Earth and found in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic lore, angels offer guidance, comfort, and inspiration. Drawing on both traditional and mystical lore, the author presents a guide to the history and power of various angels.

The text builds on introductory and background information to provide readers with a well-rounded look at these heavenly beings. Sections include Angels Origins and Hierarchy, Assisting Angels, and Rituals. Both a glossary and index are included and lavish, full-color illustrations accompany the text.… (altro)

This is a warm and fuzzy starter book which goes over the history of runes, a little bit about the Nordic mythology and how the stories in the Havamal pertaining to the runes, the symbolism behind each rune individually, how to make your own rooms from scratch and which materials to use, as well as how to cast and read the stones.
It is a very short book however expertly penned with bright, beautiful & vivid pictures on every page. I love this book and consider it a treasure in my library. A great book for any beginner.… (altro)