The Runes Finally Explained: The Germanic Book of the Dead

Summary: This is a Sacred Tome to awaken your ancient soul. Not an easy read, but a valuable read for European culture. It features impactful, stimulating illustrations that make me feel connected to the author’s words. Suggestions : I found reading each Rune’s Chapter by itself useful, instead of digesting the entire book at once. The author often gives too many details, leaving me frustrated. While reading I need to ignore certain information to get to the main point. The explanations of the Runes help to understand the lives of the ancient European people. I think of the author as a Prophetess and Seer, one who can interpret the “old ways” that have been silent too long. She impresses me with her knowledge and life skills. She maintains a family, a farm, speaks numerous languages and home schools her children all on a very small income, all of which makes me think she is very connected to her knowledge of the world as it is now and was a long time ago. Improvements – A pronunciation guide (or a link to one) would be helpful to pronounce foreign sounds. Knowing how to properly pronounce the Runes, and the Rune Poems would help me in connecting to them.

Marie does a great job explaining things in this book. I really liked her last book and I think this one is at least on par (or even better) with her last. I appreciate her ability to think outside of the box and to perceive the symbols as a Pagan of long ago, not just as an academic exercise for todays latest fad. Too many academics approach these questions with a post-modern mind and it just doesnt work. This works. A must have for serious students of European Paganism.

If you are interested in ancient languages you will enjoy this book. If you are a Pagan you will really enjoy this book. If you are a fan of ancient languages and a Pagan you must have this book. While reading this book it became apparent that this book is explaining in a completely detailed manner the Norwegian Rune Poem. Marie also briefly explains other Runic Inscriptions. I have this poem committed to memory ever since Heilung released the song Norupo a few years back. To have it explained in such a thorough manner opened up another level of understanding I now have for this profound poem. I am very happy with my purchase of this book.

Marie approaches this complex subject with care and simple to understand language without dumbing it down. Deep research, a love for tradition, and an intuitive spirit add up to a must read.

Fantastic book. It's one you'll read over and over and pick up time and again getting something new everytime.

Finally a book that describes the meaning of the runes in a way that is comprehensible, culturally and historically. According to the sources, you can't read anywhere that runes were used to "cast lots/divination) yet that's the superficial explanation we've been drawn with, and today there are thousands of books that describe the runes precisely from this "foretelling" perspective. Marie Cachet's perspective is more interesting in that it is based on the various runic poems that actually describe each individual rune, and which in this light together form a systematic system that describes our ancestors' world view, from the cradle to the grave and back again.

great job on this book too. my best preference is still she bear though!

The book is chock full of beautiful illustrations and in depth explanations and diagrams explaining each part in explicit detail. For those looking for deeper knowledge this book will deliver and then some.