Seeking Runes in Myth & History (Live in New Mexico)

Modern ideas and misconceptions about runes and their supposed magic properties distract from the biggest mysteries and most fascinating facts about them. An invited talk given March 7, 2023 for the Religious Studies Program at the University of New Mexico (https://religious-studies.unm.edu/).

Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit https://jacksonwcrawford.com/ (includes bio and linked list of all videos).

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Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Wanderers-Hava...

Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-St...
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Poetic...

Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Volsungs-...
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Saga-o...

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