The Elder Futhark is the oldest known runic alphabet, used by Germanic tribes from roughly 150 to 800 CE. It consists of 24 runes, each symbolizing sounds and meanings tied to nature, spirituality, and everyday life. The name “Futhark” comes from the first six letters: F, U, Th, A, R, and K. These runes were carved into stones, wood, and metal, serving as communication, protection, and magical symbols. Elder Futhark is central to understanding the beliefs and practices of early Germanic and Norse cultures.
The Othila Elder Futhark rune, pronounced (OH-thee-lah), is also known as Othala, Odal, and Ethel. It is associated with heritage and ancestral property, holds significant meaning in Asatru. It symbolizes […]
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The Laguz Elder Futhark rune, pronounced (LAH-gooz), is also known as Lag, Lagu, and Lög. It represents water, flow, and intuition, and holds deep meaning in Asatru, symbolizing the natural
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Ehwaz, pronounced (AY-wahz), one of the runes in the Elder Futhark is also called Eh, Eoh, and Ehw. Its shape resembles the letter “M,” which symbolizes the close bond between
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Ingwaz, pronounced (ING-wahz), also called Ing, Ingw, or Inguz, belongs to the Elder Futhark runic alphabet. It represents the god Ing (Freyr), often associated with fertility, growth, and potential. In
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The Algiz, pronounced (AHL-geez), rune, also know as Elhaz, Eolh, and Ihwar, is part of the Elder Futhark. It symbolizes protection, defense, and divine support. In Asatru, it plays a
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The Perthro, pronounced (PER-throh), Elder Futhark rune is also known as Peorth, Perth, and Pertho. It represents mystery, fate, and the unknown. In Asatru, it holds significant meaning, as it
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Dagaz, pronounced (DAH-gahz), also known as Dag, Dagr, Daeg, is one of the most powerful runes in the Elder Futhark. It symbolizes dawn, breakthrough, and transformation. Its shape, resembling an
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The Eihwaz, pronounced (AY-wahz), rune, also known as Eoh, Eyz, and Ihwar, is the 13th rune in the Elder Futhark. It is associated with the yew tree, a symbol of
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The Nauthiz, pronounced (NOW-thiz), Elder Futhark rune, also known as Naudiz, Nauthiz, Nyd, or Nauthr, carries deep significance in the Asatru tradition. It represents necessity, constraint, and the powerful forces
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