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| − | '''Futhark''' or '''fuþark''' also known as '''Runic alphabet''' is the ancient writing system ([[alphabet]]) | + | '''Futhark''' or '''fuþark''' also known as '''Runic alphabet''' is the ancient writing system ([[alphabet]]) used for [[Germanic languages]] until the year 1700. There is 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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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.tumblr.com/search/rune%20symbols#/ Runic symbols] | * [https://www.tumblr.com/search/rune%20symbols#/ Runic symbols] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:25, April 10, 2017
Futhark or fuþark also known as Runic alphabet is the ancient writing system (alphabet) used for Germanic languages until the year 1700. There is 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).