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5 days ago · But perhaps no aspect of the Viking world is as enigmatic and alluring as the ancient symbols they left behind: runes. More than just a writing system, runes were a key to the very essence of Norse identity. By examining the origins, uses, and meanings of runes, we can unlock a deeper understanding of the Vikings themselves.
The Old English Rune Poem for Othala Old English Translation: Ēþel byþ oferleof æghwylcum men, gif he mot ðær rihtes and gerysena on brucan on bolde bleadum oftast. English Translation: An estate is very dear to every man, if he can enjoy there in his house whatever is right and proper in constant prosperity.
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4 days ago · The name “Jera” hails from Old Norse, translating roughly to “year”, or even “good year” or “harvest.” The Elder Futhark, the ancient runic system that Jera is a part of, was widely adopted across Europe.
2 days ago · The runes are divided into three groups of eight, each of which is attributed to a Norse god, giving us Freyr’s ætt, Heimdall’s ætt, and Tyr’s ætt. Get a free rune reading now... Discover your rune of the day!
2 days ago · A fascinating part of a name is the inherent meaning associated with that name. Both female and male viking names usually have a quite clear, or sometimes more unclear/poetic meaning attached to them. This is a lot like reading poems from the Poetic Edda or the ancient sagas.
2 days ago · Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system [6] [7] and was originally developed to write the Sumerian language of southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq ). Over the course of its history, cuneiform was adapted to write a number of languages in addition to Sumerian.
3 days ago · The Glagolitic script ( / ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk /, [2] ⰃⰎⰀⰃⰑⰎⰉⰜⰀ, glagolitsa) is the oldest known Slavic alphabet. It is generally agreed that it was created in the 9th century for the purpose of translating liturgical texts into Old Church Slavonic by Saint Cyril, a monk from Thessalonica.
