The Goddess Casts the Runes

By Anu Dudley

A Transformative Perspective on the Sacred Feminine Origins of the Runic Alphabet

This book shows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odincentric
mythology that has long dominated interpretations.

Anu Dudley examines each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, offering a more
comprehensive understanding of their significance. She delves into the primordial foundations of the Elder
Futhark, intertwining themes of eco-feminism and Earth-based spirituality to provide a compelling
alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that shape runic interpretation. This book looks at the origins and
history of runes, examining their symbolic significance in relation to feminine energy and the Triple
Goddess—the triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. It also addresses Odin’s appropriation of the runes and
their treatment in the Hávamál poem, highlighting how their meanings were rebranded within a patriarchal
culture. The author shows how to read and interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective,
offering methods of divination aligned with the feminine. She discusses casting techniques and
considerations for rune interpretation. By setting aside male-oriented hero myths, readers can reframe the
runes as symbols of our connection with the living world.

This transformative book rediscovers an ancient, intuitive Earth-based spirituality that reveals the
runes as representations of the Earth Mother ideals of compassion, wisdom, and justice.

Author Bio: Anu Dudley is a retired history professor and an ordained Pagan minister. She has
taught such courses as History of the Goddess, Paganism 101, and Ethical Magic. The longtime
producer of the radio show Earthwise: Reflections on Earth-Based Spirituality, she lives off-
grid in a small homesteading community.

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