Publisher's Synopsis
""Greeks and Goths: A Study on the Runes"" by Isaac Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the history and significance of runes, a system of writing used by the ancient Germanic peoples. The book begins with an overview of the origins and development of runes, tracing their evolution from their earliest forms to their use in the Viking Age. The author then delves into the various meanings and interpretations of individual runes, exploring their connections to mythology, magic, and divination. Along the way, Taylor discusses the influence of Greek and Roman culture on the development of Germanic runic writing, as well as the impact of Christianity on its later use. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of writing, ancient Germanic culture, or the occult.1879. Includes a subsidiary investigation into the Origin of the Oghams, which are intimately connected with the Runes. Contents: The Futhorcs; The Dated Monuments; The Phoenician Hypothesis; The Latin Hypothesis; The Greek Hypothesis; The Chronological Conditions; The Geographical Conditions; The Thracian Alphabet; The Futhorc and the Alphabet; The Liquids and Sibilants; The Vowels; The Mutes; The Dentals; The Labials; The Gutturals; The Later Runes; The Order of the Runes; and The Oghams. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
