The Elder Futhark

These are the three groups of eight that form the basic structure of the rune system or "Elder Futhark".

(Read down from the upper left.)

The designation 'Futhark' embodies the sounds of the first six 'letters' or symbols (with the 'th' sounded as the th in throw.)

We will return to this arrangement in future Lessons and Assignments.

The 3 Aettir of the Elder Futhark

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