Runes Complete List

Hagalaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive

Forming the hard "h" sound in the Elder Futhark, "Hagalaz" literally translates to "hailstone" in proto germanic languages.

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago