Runes

The Runic Alphabet

There are many versions of the runic alphabets. Each has variations in names, shapes, esoteric meanings and magical uses. One should not mix futharks, or the intent or meaning becomes confused.

The Elder Futhark, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, and the Younger (or Scandinavian) Futhark are the most frequently seen versions of the runic alphabets in use today.

The runes are broken into three sections or groups of eight, called aett (aettir, plural). This helps one to remember their order, and has significance in magical uses.

Elder Futhark the Runic Alphabet

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Fehu	Uruz	Thurisaz	Ansuz
Raidho	Kenaz	Gebo	Wunjo
Hagalaz	Nauthiz	Isa	Jera
Eihwaz	Perthro	Algiz	Sowilo
Tiwaz	Berkano	Ehwaz	Mannaz
Laguz	Ingwaz	Dagaz	Othala

Thankyou to Oswald the Runemaker for his consultation on my Runes pages