2023年5月15日 · Norse runes are a writing system first developed by the Germanic people of Scandinavia. Learn about the history and symbolism of runes.

In Norse lore, the god, Odin, impaled his heart with his own spear and hung on the world tree, Yggdrasil, for nine days and nights all to perceive the meaning of the runes. The runes were symbols that sprang from the Well of Urd – the source of fate.

This section provides the sign, name, phoneme (sound), and short description of the meaning of each of the twenty-four runes that comprise the Elder Futhark. The given meanings are based on the medieval Rune Poems (which are conveniently available online here) exclusively.

2024年3月1日 · In this article, I’ve listed Norse runes and symbols that have been found in Scandinavia and dated back to the Viking age. I’ve specified the source of each symbol, such as a specific runestone or piece of jewelry, so you can look into it further if you feel like digging deeper.

2023年8月17日 · And by far one of the most interesting aspects of Norse mythology will always be the Norse runes. But what are they, why were they so important to the Norse gods and more importantly, what do they represent?

2019年3月12日 · The Elder Futhark is the oldest of the runic alphabets, used in Old Norse society between the 2nd and 8th centuries. This blog provides an overview of the runes and information about their symbolism for interpretative purposes.

2023年8月28日 · According to the runestones, the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark are as follows: Fehu or Feoh – Livestock. Abundance, wealth, fertility, and success. Uruz or Ūr – Bull. Untamed, wild power, strength, and freedom. Thurisaz, þurs, or þorn – Thorn. Giant, danger, conflict, catharsis. Ansuz or Ōs – Estuary.

2022年6月11日 · Norse runes continue to capture our imagination, whether it's Nordic rune stones the Vikings left or magical history. Find out more here!

Three slightly different versions of the alphabet developed in Denmark, Norway and Sweden - the first row of runes are the Danish ones, the second row are the Norwegian ones, and the third row are the Swedish ones, which are also known as Short-twig or Rök Runes.

2024年7月19日 · Of all the different types of runes, the Elder Futhark is the oldest and most widely used. It consists of 24 symbols and was used by the ancient Germanic and Nordic tribes. Each rune has its own unique meaning and can be used to create powerful messages of guidance, protection and transformation.