What are runes?

What are Runes? Runes (or ᚠᚢᚦᚨᚱᚲ “Futhark”) are a set of alphabets developed by the Germanic tribes. The origins are a little murky (and much debated), but the letters appear to borrow from both the Roman alphabet and the Greek alphabet.

What is the origin of the letters of the rune alphabet?

Runes (or ᚠᚢᚦᚨᚱᚲ “Futhark”) are a set of alphabets developed by the Germanic tribes. The origins are a little murky (and much debated), but the letters appear to borrow from both the Roman alphabet and the Greek alphabet. The letters all have names like thorn (þ) for “th” / θ / and isaz (ᛁ) ‘ice’ for /i/.

How are runes used to predict the future?

Carved on sticks or other objects, they could be cast and deciphered to discern the present or predict the future. Rather than being penned on vellum or parchment, runes were usually carved on wood, bone, or stone, hence their angular appearance.

What is the purpose of a runes chart?

These charts should serve for those looking to transliterate their names or other epitaphs or to find known associations with particular meanings. Many books and other resources are available for deeper inquiry, but there is much about runes that is not known.