Viking Runes Symbol Pendant

Viking Runes, also known as the Old Norse Runes, is a writing system used by the Vikings of ancient Scandinavia. The origins of this writing system can be traced back to around the 2nd century AD, and it was developed from the older Germanic runes (Elder Futhark).

The name Rune derives from the old Norse word "run," meaning "secret" or "mysterious thing." The name reflects the Rune alphabet's use in ancient times as a tool for magic and divination.

The Viking Rune alphabet originally contained 24 symbols, which were later reduced to 16 during the Viking age. This more simplified system is called the "young Rune", or "Futhark" in Scandinavian.< br>
Rune letters are often engraved on stone, wood or metal, and are often used to record information about objects such as monuments, tombstones, weapons and jewelry.