Runic alphabet (Elder Futhark)

The Runic alphabet — more precisely called the Elder Futhark — is the oldest Germanic writing system, used across northern Europe from roughly 150 to 800 CE. Its 24 angular letters were carved into stone, wood, and metal by the peoples we now call Goths, Saxons, and early Norse. Later variants include the 16-rune Younger Futhark used by the Vikings and the 33-rune Anglo-Saxon Futhorc used in Old English.

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The Runic alphabet — more precisely called the Elder Futhark — is the oldest Germanic writing system, used across northern Europe from roughly 150 to 800 CE. Its 24 angular letters were carved into stone, wood, and metal by the peoples we now call Goths, Saxons, and early Norse. Later variants include the 16-rune Younger Futhark used by the Vikings and the 33-rune Anglo-Saxon Futhorc used in Old English.

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This entry currently includes 24 letters, which makes it suitable for educational pages, glossary views, and alphabet tools.