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A Beginner's Guide to Runes By Kristyna Arcarti
coreyemmah.weebly.comThe runic alphabet (see Figure 1.1) also relates to the system of numerology, as with most alphabetical systems, and also has colour links. Figure 1.1 The Elder Futhark The Runic Alphabet — Saga And Historical Fact Runic is an alphabet, a means of communication, and a set of symbols carved onto objects for magical
Runes - The Tolkien Society
www.tolkiensociety.orgThe runic alphabet was known as the futhorc from the first seven signs with which it began. Each rune had a name and it could 'mean' its name. Example: æ, its name was æsc, meaning 'ash-tree'. It could refer to an ash-tree, or be used in a word that needed the 'a' sound we say in words like 'hat'. The rune þ is called 'thorn' and could
Runic alphabet - Simon Fraser University
www.sfu.caRunic alphabet Origin Little is known about the origins of the Runic alphabet, which is traditionally known as after the first six letters. In Old Norse the word rune means 'letter', 'text' or 'inscription'. The word also means 'mystery' or 'secret' in Old