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| − | '''Futhark''' or '''fuþark''' also known as '''Runic alphabet''' is the ancient writing system ([[alphabet]]) used for Germanic languages until the year 1700. There was an [[Elder futhark]] and a [[Younger futhark]]. The characters are called [[Runes]]. <ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/runic-alphabet</ref> | + | '''Futhark''' or '''fuþark''' also known as '''Runic alphabet''' is the ancient writing system ([[alphabet]]) used for [[Germanic languages]] until the year 1700. There was an [[Elder futhark]] and a [[Younger futhark]]. The characters are called [[Runes]]. <ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/runic-alphabet</ref> |
The name futhark is derived from the first 6 characters (just like alphabet: alpha and beta) wich are F (fehu), U (uruz), þ (þurisaz), A (ansuz) R (raido) and K (kenaz). | The name futhark is derived from the first 6 characters (just like alphabet: alpha and beta) wich are F (fehu), U (uruz), þ (þurisaz), A (ansuz) R (raido) and K (kenaz). | ||
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Futhark or fuþark also known as Runic alphabet is the ancient writing system (alphabet) used for Germanic languages until the year 1700. There was an Elder futhark and a Younger futhark. The characters are called Runes. [1]
The name futhark is derived from the first 6 characters (just like alphabet: alpha and beta) wich are F (fehu), U (uruz), þ (þurisaz), A (ansuz) R (raido) and K (kenaz).