53 Runesinger
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This article is from the Religion-Shamanism FAQ, by Dean Edwards, Stef Jones, Jilara, Jane Beckman, Ann Albers with numerous contributions by others.
53 Runesinger
In historical Finnish shamanism a runesinger was a
singer of charms and sacred chants. This has parallels with the
old traditions of Galdr among the Germans and Scandinavians and
of bardic, 'glamour' or faerie music lore among the ancient Celts.
The sacred aspects of this ancient sound tradition have also
influenced contemporary literature such as in the writings of
J.R.R. Tolkien.
Dean Edwards (deane@netcom.com)
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