Runes are a form of script used from the 1st century to the Middle Ages by the people of Northern Europe. This website is about runes, rune symbols, celtic runes, nordic runes, norse runes, viking runes, stones, soldier and rune charms. With its roots in Norse Mythology, the Runes are symbolic in nature, each Rune having a spiritual significance. Like Chinese characters, they also form words, which have actual meanings in the Germanic language such as Fehu, which means “ cattle”. Runes were also used in documents, songs, poems, magic and divination, usually cut into jewelry and weapons for its protective powers. The word “Rune” actually means secret, whisper and mystery. Each Rune, apart from its literal meaning, has a story attached to it which is related to Norse mythology.

In contemporary times, although Runes are popularly used for divination purposes, it remains an exemplary achievement in written script, providing a fascinating insight into the world of an ancient people whose lives were uniquely ingrained in the harmony of nature and spirituality.

“A twelfth (spell) I know:
when I see aloft upon a tree
A corpse swinging from a rope,
Then I cut and paint runes
So that the man walks
And speaks with me.”

The Havamal, stanza 157