Runes Articles

Elder Futhark – The Norse Rune Complete Guide

Norse Rune and Viking Runes Elder Futhark is one of the oldest written European alphabets it’s made up of 24 runes. Many inspired the modern English alphabet.

Mannaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Mannaz is an important rune in the Elder Futhark, it means “mankind” and represents self actualisation. It forms the “m” sound in many proto germanic languages

Dagaz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Dagaz means both “day” and “enlightenment” its rune in the Elder Futhark represents the “d” sound in many proto germanic languages in ancient Europe

Laguz: Norse Rune Deep Dive – Mythology Merchant

Laguz means “lake” in ancient Norwegian, it’s also an important rune in the Elder Futhark, forming the “l” sound in many proto germanic nations