I’m afraid that this is as far as my knowledge reaches on the actual archaeological history of The Runes But I will continue to make weekly posts on how I use these Runes in my craft. Or if Runes from a certain Aett keep coming up repeatedly I will look further into the meaning of the whole Aett so that I can find an answer or sign there instead. It helps me understand what level of living experience I should be focusing on when I am reading the Runes iv drawn for a reading. I use the knowledge of the different Aettir to help me broaden my divination practices with The Runes. I found a really good website for Rune info while researching this topic if anyone wants a deeper dive then I can provide into the Runes ![]() The runes of Tyr’s Aett speak to aspects of the dance between the visible and invisible realms, with runes directly connected to ancient deities, natural forces, and humanity itself. They help us navigate the more difficult aspects of our life’s path and remind us that nothing lasts forever. The runes of Hagal’s Aett speak to the unavoidable experiences of life- disruption, change, stalled progress, and even unexpected luck. The runes of Freyr’s Aett speak to what is needed for basic existence on Earth, for experiencing and interacting with other humans as well as the divine, and for living a fulfilling life. Ill also copy and paste the descriptions of each Aett from Lisa Chamberlain’s book Runes for Beginners: I found this video on the subject that might help explain it better However, only the Elder Futhark contains Gebo and Wunjo, which are very important when speaking about runes for love and connection.I can’t find sources that agree on when the Aettir were introduced into the Runic system but it seems to be linked to the cycle of birth and death and all of the processes can happen in between these two points. The Younger Futhark has eight fewer runes than the Elder Futhark. The Runic alphabet in Younger Futhark is just a shortened version of Elder Futhark so that the same rune symbols will retain their meaning. Are the Elder Futhark Rune Meanings different than the Younger Futhark Rune Meanings? ![]() The runes on Odin’s spear Gungnir ensured that no matter who threw the spear or from how far away, Gungnir would always hit its mark. These symbols were later carved into the weapons of the Norse gods, giving them incredible powers. Odin learned of their power and all the things each symbol stood for. It is notable for its listing of each of the runes in the Elder Futhark. On the ninth day, the runes were revealed to Odin. The Kylver stone, listed in the Rundata catalog as runic inscription G 88, is a Swedish runestone which dates from about 400 AD. While Odin was an immortal god, he hung himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days and nine nights as a symbolic sacrifice. He often visited the god of wisdom Mimir’s well near the roots of Yggdrasil. The Norse god Odin was a voracious seeker of knowledge. In Norse mythology, the story of the Runic alphabet is simple. Historically, scholars have argued several possible origins from Phoenician to Old Italics origin, but no consensus has been reached. Norse mythology tells us that the Runic alphabet was a gift to humans from the Norse god Odin. *Make sure to also check my article on Viking art. the Anglo-Saxon (Old English) Rune Poem.Runic poetry listed the names and explanation of every rune, one for each stanza. Even the Runic alphabet itself was learned orally. The Germanic people preferred passing down their stories, poems, and other information orally in the Old Norse language. ![]() Carving runes was also tedious, so runes were reserved for the most important uses. ![]() While the Runic alphabet could be used to write words down, it was a complicated process. Viking warriors also carved these magic symbols on their weapons and other possessions to imbue the object with some of the rune symbol’s powers. These Germanic tribes used these Norse symbols to memorialize lost loved ones and to communicate through carvings on trees, stones, and other hard surfaces. Nordic runes are a writing system used by the Scandinavian people of the Viking Age. Uruz can also be combined with Gebo (gift) or Othala (wisdom). The names of the letters are shown in Common Germanic, the reconstructed ancestor of all Germanic languages. Other versions probably developed from it. Uruz can be combined with many other runes, including Hagalaz, for strength. Elder Futhark is thought to be the oldest version of the Runic alphabet, and was used in the parts of Europe which were home to Germanic peoples, including Scandinavia.
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