Stephen Flowers studied Germanic and Celtic philology and religious history at the University of Texas at Austin and in Goettingen, West Germany. He received his Ph.D. in 1984 in Germanic Languages and Medieval Studies with a dissertation entitled Runes and Magic.

Notes to the Reader on Abbreviations, Orthography, and Foreign Words

Foreword: Magic Manuals and Sorcerous Staves

by Michael Moynihan xi

Preface

Introduction: A Magical Text

Part One

Historical Background and Basics of Magical Practice

1 Historical Context

2 History of Magic in Iceland

The Pre-Christian Age

Catholic Period

Protestant Period

3 Icelandic Books of Magic

Legendary Black Books

The Galdrabók

Other Collections of Magic

The Two Traditions in the North

4 The Gods of Magic: Æsir, Demons, and Christ

The Pagan Gods and Goddesses

Christian Demons

5 Runes and Magical Signs

6 The Theory and Practice of Galdor-Sign Magic

7 The Legends and Lore of Iceland’s Magicians

Sæmundur the Wise

Gottskálk the Cruel

Eiríkur of Vogsósar

Galdra-Loftur
8 Preparation and Inner Work

9 Ritual and the Grammar of Signs

Introduction

Equipment

Basic Ritual Format

Guide to Special Instructions

Inner Nature of Galdor

Aims of Galdor

Interpretation and Construction of Signs

Ægishjálmur

Galdramyndir

Galdrastafir

Part Two

GRAY-SKIN
Introduction to the Workings

I Wisdom
1. To Awaken Yourself to a Sense of Mystery and Wonder

2. For Insight into Things beyond the Earthly Realm

3. To Link Yourself with the Power and Knowledge of Your Soul

4. To Know the Unknown

5. Discovering the Unknown

6. Concealment

7. For Gaining Inspiration

8. Wayfinder

9. Thief-Detective

10. Sitting-Out Stave

II Power 90
1. Winning Struggles of All Kinds

2. Victory

3. To Win a Debate

4. Herzlustafir (Strengthening Staves)

III Protection
1. Return to Sender

2. Protection from Embarrassment

3. A Washing Verse: To Wash Away Ill Will and Negativity

4. Sorcery Prevention

5. Against Foreboding When You Go into the Darkness

6. Against All Witchery

IV Control
1. To Calm Anger

2. To Gain the Favor of Powerful Persons

3. To Cause Fear in an Enemy

4. Against the Ill Will of Powerful Persons

5. To Calm the Anger of an Enemy

6. To Have Success in a Meeting

7. Dúnfaxi (= Down Mane)--To Win a Law Case

8. The Silencer

V Prosperity

1. Deal-Closer (= Kaupaloki)

2. To Have Success in Business

3. Another Kaupaloki

VI Love

1. Luck in Love

2. To Enchant a Woman and Win Her Love

3. To Win the Love of a Person

VII Reception of Luck and Release of Blessings

1. The Luck Knot

2. Lukkustafir (= Luck Staves)

3. To Get Your Wish

4. Release

5. To Get Things to Turn Out as You Wish

6. Good Luck

7. To Acquire the Object You Crave

8. To Get Back What Was Stolen

VIII Sleep Magic
1. Lucid Dreaming--Dream Stave I

2. Dream Sendings--Dream Stave II

3. Against Headache and Insomnia

Appendix A Runes and Magical Letters

Appendix B Names of Óðinn

Appendix C Magical Letters and Rune Kennings

Appendix D The “Our Father” Prayer in Latin

Bibliography

Index

Your Personal Magical Workings