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Gebo: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant
Gebu (or Gyfu) is an Elder Futhark rune meaning “gift” or “to give”. It represents generosity and commerce, and is the hard “g” sound of proto germanic language
Jera: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant
Jera rune means “harvest”, and is used to represent the passage of time, “in 3 harvest’s time” for example. It’s actually the origin for the English word “year”
Pertho: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant
Pertho is one of the most mysterious runes of the Elder Futhark, it has very unclear origins as a word, and seems to simply represent the “p” of a popping sound
Wunjo: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant
Wunjo, meaning “bliss” in proto germanic, is an Elder Futhark rune which most closely resembles a long “u” sound, but can also be used for the “w” sound
Hagalaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive
Forming the hard “h” sound in the Elder Futhark, “Hagalaz” literally translates to “hailstone” in proto germanic languages.
Isa: Norse Rune Deep Dive
The simplest Elder Futhark rune, both in form and meaning, Isa means “ice” and forms the long “i” sound in proto germanic languages.
Sowulo: Norse Rune Deep Dive
Sowulo is an unusual rune, it forms the “s” sound in the Elder Futhark, but is designed unlike any other rune. It may derive from earlier ancient Greek letters
Uruz: Norse Rune Deep Dive
Uruz forms the “u” sound. A mysterious rune, it may have meant rainwater or dirty water in Iceland, but means “Auroch” (an ancient buffalo) in most of Europe
Nauthiz: Norse Rune Deep Dive
Nauthiz is a rune in the Elder Futhark, the “n” in the proto germanic alphabet. It means “vital needs” and is often a reference to food, water or fire.
Othilla: Norse Rune Deep Dive
A very important rune meaning “heritage”, usually in a masculine form such as “from father to son” the Othilla rune is the “o” sound in the Elder Futhark
Raido: Norse Rune Deep Dive
A rune meaning “to ride”, one of the easier meanings to remember! The rune is modelled after a horse’s head and is the “r” sound in the Elder Futhark
Fehu – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
An Elder Futhark rune meaning either “herd of livestock”, either sheep or cattle, Fehu represents the “f” sound in proto germanic languages
Rune for Luck – Your Guide For the Meanings and Use of Norse Runes
The Elder Futhark is a rune alphabet. At least 6 can be considered a dedicated rune for luck, these are Fehu, Raido, Gebo, Pertho, Jera, and Wunjo.
Thurisaz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
An Elder Futhark rune meaning either “thorn” or “giant-like” depending on interpretation, Thurisaz represents the “th” sound in proto germanic languages
Teiwaz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
Teiwaz, or Tiwaz, means “spear” the emblem of the god of war, Tyr. It’s also a rune in the Elder Futhark, representing the “th” sound in proto germanic language
Inguz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
Inguz (also Ingwaz or Ingwi) is one of the more mysterious runes in the Elder Futhark. Unlike most, used as letters, Inguz is believed to represent the god Frey
Ehwaz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
Ehwaz is an Elder Futhark rune meaning “horse” in proto germanic languages. One of the runes not carried into the Younger Futhark, it forms the short “e” sound
Eihwaz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
Eihwaz is the modern name for a rune in the Elder Futhark, combining the celtic and proto germanic words for “yew” (Eihaz and Eiwaz), it is the short “i” sound
Algiz – Norse Runes Examined in Depth
Algiz, or Elhiz, is a rune in the Elder Futhark and means “Elk”. It’s most commonly transliterated as the “z” sound of proto germanic languages.
Rune for Protection – Your Guide For the Meanings and Use of Norse Runes
The Elder Futhark is a rune alphabet. At least 6 can be considered a dedicated rune for protection, these are Algiz, Eihwaz, Ehwaz, Inguz, Thurisaz, and Teiwaz.
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