Younger Futhark was a Runic script used to write Old Norse, and was the main alphabet in Norway, Sweden and Denmark throughout the Viking Age, but was largely, though not …

Elder Futhark is the most ancient Germanic runic alphabet that was in use from the 2nd to 8th centuries by all Germanic tribes. This system of runic writing has a very peculiar and complex …

Up until the early 20th century, runes were still used in rural Sweden for decorative purposes in Dalarna and on runic calendars. The three best-known runic alphabets are the Elder Futhark …

Feb 28, 2017 · The explosion of trade and interaction brought about by the Viking Age created an increased need for writing and literacy, thus archaeologists have cataloged thousands of …

Nov 19, 2025 · Runic alphabet, writing system of uncertain origin used by Germanic peoples of northern Europe, Britain, Scandinavia, and Iceland from about the 3rd century to the 16th or …

Jun 26, 2025 · The ancient Norse runes (also known as the ancient Nordic alphabet or Old Norse rune alphabet) were deeply embedded in the lives of the Vikings, appearing on weapons, …

After the Viking Age, the alphabet began to change again: a series of new staves were added in order to bring the Futhark in line with the Latin alphabet once more. These changes occurred …

The Vikings used letters called runes. They are imitations of the Latin letters used in most of Europe during the Viking era.

Jun 19, 2018 · Runes stuck around, now with a companion Roman alphabet, throughout the Middle Ages, and were used in such things as personal letters, merchants' labels, amulets, …

It was the main alphabet in Norway, Sweden and Denmark throughout the Viking Age, but was largely though not completely replaced by the Latin alphabet by about 1200 as a result of the …