Runes

Elder Futhark – The Norse Rune Complete Guide

Norse Rune and Viking Runes Elder Futhark is one of the oldest written European alphabets it's made up of 24…

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Mannaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Mannaz is an important rune in the Elder Futhark, it means "mankind" and represents self actualisation. It forms the "m"…

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Dagaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Dagaz means both "day" and "enlightenment" its rune in the Elder Futhark represents the "d" sound in many proto germanic…

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Laguz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Laguz means "lake" in ancient Norwegian, it's also an important rune in the Elder Futhark, forming the "l" sound in…

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Berkana: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Famously part of the "bluetooth" digital technology emblem, the Berkana rune means "birch goddess" and is the "b" sound in…

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Kaunan: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Kaunan, or "Kenaz" is a rune with a somewhat mysterious meaning. The closest translation is "torch" and it makes up…

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Ansuz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Ansuz means "god breath" and symbolizes speech and the passage of wisdom. It transliterates into the "a" sound in the…

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Rune for Wisdom – 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 wisdom, these are…

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Rune for Strength – 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 strength, these are…

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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…

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