{"product_id":"the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother-9781644117262","title":"The Goddess Casts the Runes: Divination and Wisdom of the Earth Mother","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anu Dudley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Destiny Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Destiny Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Divination - Runes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA transformative perspective on the sacred feminine origins of the runic alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark in Mother Goddess lore, offering an alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that have historically shaped runic interpretation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, Anu Dudleyshows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odin-centric mythology that has long dominated interpretations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffering a more comprehensive understanding of their significance in relation to feminine energy and the Triple Goddess--the triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone--Dudley delves into the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark, intertwining themes of ecofeminism and Earth-based spirituality to provide a compelling alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that shape runic interpretation. She also addresses Odin's appropriation of the runes and their treatment in the \u003ci\u003eH�vam�l\u003c\/i\u003e poem, highlighting how their meanings were rebranded within a patriarchal culture. Dudley then shows how to read and interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, offering methods of divination aligned with the feminine. She also discusses casting techniques and considerations for rune interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReframing the runes as symbols of our connection with the living world and setting aside male-oriented hero myths, this book rediscovers an ancient, intuitive, Earth-based spirituality that reveals the runes as representations of the Earth Mother ideals of compassion, wisdom, and justice.","brand":"Destiny Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46288852910231,"sku":"9781644117262","price":1208.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781644117262.webp?v=1769301950","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother-9781644117262","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}