The Galdrabok by Stephen E Flowers
This is a new translation and edition of the book of Icelandic magic first published by Samuel Weiser in 1989. The book has been out of print for several years, and this second edition includes a completely revised translation and the explanatory notes have been doubled. The text consists of a substantial topical introduction that covers the history, theory and practice of magic in Iceland in the medieval and early modern periods. This is followed by the translation of the Galdrab k itself with copious explanatory notes. There are also a number of appendices which contain magical material from other Icelandic books of magic as well as spells from other Germanic areas.Stephen E.Flowers, Ph.D., earned his degree in Germanic languages and medieval studies from the University of Texas at Austin and researched esoteric history at the University of Göttingen in Germany. He is the director of the Woodharrow Center for Germanic and Runic Studies and lives near Austin, Texas. He is the author of more than 24 publications, including Hermetic Magic.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781885972439 |
| ISBN 10 | 1885972431 |
| Title | The Galdrabok |
| Author | Stephen E Flowers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Runa-Raven |
| Year published | 2011-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 114 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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