The names of the runes of the Elder Futhark are speculative recreations of what linguists call proto-Germanic, which stems from proto-Indo-European. Meanings and interpretations of each rune stone are shown below. The original meaning of the word rune is secret, or something hidden. Some indications show that the early runes were not used so much for writing, but rather as magical signs, that means, they were used in magic and for divination (but there is no direct evidence of this). Gebo – “Gay-boo” – Literally: “Gift ” – Esoteric: Fair Exchange, Sacrifice, Sacred Marriage.
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The study of the runes and their meaning is a study of personal development, spiritual growth. Meanings of the Elder Futhark runes - including name, image, soun color associations, casting meaning and what the rune stands for. Even within rune divination there are branches of knowledge. In learning rune divination you will find a mundane meaning and a spiritual meaning for each rune.
Full tables of the Elder Futhark and Younger Futhark are available below. Runes In Norse lore, the . The ancient Norse tale of Brunhild is a good one to illustrate the meaning of this rune : .