The term runic magic can work on the imagination. It is possible that images of ancient pagan priests performing their secret rituals will appear before our eyes – completely out of nowhere. Or at least this could happen if we associate runic magic with general ideas about the Celtic priests of the pre-Christian era, the druids. Meanwhile, even if our thoughts run along just such a path, it does not at all mean that it is consistent with what rune researchers have proven. Although, of course, we are entitled to have our own opinion on the subject. So what were runes, the basis of runic magic? Runes are a type…