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Reading Guide: Elder Futhark Runes

One resource people ask me about a lot is books on runes -- specifically, which ones I like, and which have been helpful to me.

ResourcesKittie BernottDecember 19, 2019Books, Runes, Elder Futhark, Resources Comments

The Elder Futhark Runes And Their Meanings

The Elder Futhark is the oldest of the runic alphabets, used in Old Norse society between the 2nd and 8th centuries. This blog provides an overview of the runes and information about their symbolism for interpretative purposes.

ResourcesKittie BernottMarch 12, 2019Elder Futhark, Runes, Printable, FAQ, Norse, History Comments

What Are Runes?

Runes are the symbols that make up the alphabets used to write Germanic languages for many centuries, and were the primary method of written language during the Viking Age.

HistoryKittie BernottFebruary 22, 2019Pagan, Heathen, Asatru, Völva, Odin, Norse, Mythology, Runes, Divination, Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Aesir, Rune Readings, Lunar Rune Readings, FAQ Comments