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Runes: The Viking Script
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What happened
The Norse wrote with runes — an angular alphabet called the futhark, carved into wood, stone and metal. Runes marked ownership, commemorated the dead on towering runestones, and were sometimes believed to carry magic.
Why it matters
Runestones are among the richest first-hand records the Vikings left behind, naming real people and voyages across the Norse world.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Runes · Reputable source