Rune - Wikipedia
WEBA rune is a letter in a set of related alphabets known as runic alphabets native to the Germanic peoples. Runes were used to write Germanic languages (with some exceptions) before they adopted the Latin alphabet, and for specialised purposes thereafter.
Runes - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 19, 2018 · Germanic Runes are found in areas with a history of Germanic-speaking peoples, from Iceland to Scandinavia, through England, through Central Europe to Constantinople – basically places Germanic tribes on occasion called home plus any place the Vikings touched.
Elder Futhark - Wikipedia
WEBThe Elder Futhark (named after the initial phoneme of the first six rune names: F, U, Þ, A, R and K) has 24 runes, often arranged in three groups of eight runes; each group is called an ætt [2] (pl. ættir; meaning 'clan, group', although sometimes thought to mean eight).
Elder Futhark Runic Alphabet: the Most Ancient Germanic Runes - Viking Rune
WEBThe elder Futhark is the most ancient Germanic runic alphabet. The word futhark is formed after the first six runes in it, the same way as the Greek word alphabet is formed after the first two Greek letters, Alpha and Beta. See below which signs represented which sounds:
Runic alphabet | Ancient Writing System & Symbols | Britannica
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Runic alphabet, writing system of uncertain origin used by Germanic peoples of northern Europe, Britain, Scandinavia, and Iceland from about the 3rd century to the 16th or 17th century ad. Runic writing appeared rather late in the history of writing and is clearly derived from one of the alphabets.
The Meanings of the Runes - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBThis 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.
Runes in Germanic Mythology: Symbols of Power - The …
WEBRunes in Germanic mythology are symbols of power, protection, and wisdom that have played a crucial role in the cultural and spiritual practices of Germanic tribes. The origins of the runic alphabet date back to ancient times, with each rune holding its own unique meanings and symbolism.
Alphabet - Runic, Ogham, Writing | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The origin of the name rune (or runic) is probably related to the fact that the ancient Germanic tribes, like many other peoples, attributed magic powers to the mysterious symbols scratched on armour, jewels, tombstones, and so forth.
Runes - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBThe first systems of writing developed and used by the Norse and other Germanic peoples were runic alphabets. The runes functioned as letters, but they were much more than just letters in the sense in which we today understand the term.
Runes - Germanic Letters in Runic Alphabets | Mythology.net
WEBJan 18, 2017 · Nordic runes were the first form of writing used by the early Germanic tribes. The word rune means secret, as well as letter, in Proto-Germanic. Nordic runes were usually carved into wood or stone, thus accounting for their angular style.