The Younger Futhark (Futhorc) emerged around the 8th century C.E. in Scandinavia and is comprised of 16 runes. These runes were developed from the older 24 rune system we now call the Elder Futhark. Because of this reduction in symbols, some runes inevitably absorbed others in the process, making the system more cryptic. This also... Continue Reading →
Othin Galdr
Othin is the great ancestral god of the Germanic peoples, most known for his authority over warfare, wisdom, and divine inspiration. He has hundreds of names and faces, only some of which are well remembered in the modern mind such as Odin, Wotan, and Woden. In the Norse poem Grímnismál, Othin (in the form of... Continue Reading →
Raido Galdr
Raido is the rune of journeys, roads, and movement. The sound of the rolling “R” mimics the rolling wheel on the road; the fast rhythmic roar of the chariot in motion. The proto-Germanic word raido means “ride/journey” and expresses a sacred tone in reference to travel. The journey can be mirrored in the grand experience... Continue Reading →