Odin hung on the windswept sacrificial tree for nine nights, pierced by a spear and without food or drink; then he caught up the runes with a shout. With insight into the holy runes, he could now heal the sick, make wounds whole, yes, even raise the dead. He could break all chains, turn the arrow in its flight, appease flames, waves and wind, reconcile enemies, or give happiness (luck) to a child as well as kindle love and seduce women. The old Germanic word "rûna" means whisper, advice or secret. In the days of the Vikings, the word - and especially the runes themselves - had a definite influence on the physical world. Words could bring both good luck and bad, which was why strict penalties were imposed for the use of "nid": disparaging and unkind words.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:29:41 +0000
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