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Alu (runic)
Alu is a Germanic charm word appearing on numerous Elder Futhark found in Central and Northern Europe dating from between 200 and 800 CE. The word – the most common of the early runic charm ...
Alu is a Germanic charm word appearing on numerous Elder Futhark found in Central and Northern Europe dating from between 200 and 800 CE. The word – the most common of the early runic charm ...
Anglo-Saxon runic rings
The most notable of these are the Bramham Moor Ring, found in the 18th century, and the Kingmoor Ring, found 1817, inscribed with a nearly identical magical formula read as :ærkriufltkr...
The most notable of these are the Bramham Moor Ring, found in the 18th century, and the Kingmoor Ring, found 1817, inscribed with a nearly identical magical formula read as :ærkriufltkr...
Arguel inscription
The Arguel inscription is an Elder Futhark inscription, dated to the 5th or 6th century, discovered in 1921 by a student of law, Robert Milliat, next to a spring at the foot of a cliff at Argue...
The Arguel inscription is an Elder Futhark inscription, dated to the 5th or 6th century, discovered in 1921 by a student of law, Robert Milliat, next to a spring at the foot of a cliff at Argue...
Bergakker inscription
The Bergakker inscription was found in 1996 near the town of Bergakker, near Tiel.
The Bergakker inscription was found in 1996 near the town of Bergakker, near Tiel.
Bewcastle Cross
The Bewcastle Cross is an Anglo-Saxon high cross still in its original position in the churchyard of Bewcastle, near Carlisle, Cumbria, England.
The Bewcastle Cross is an Anglo-Saxon high cross still in its original position in the churchyard of Bewcastle, near Carlisle, Cumbria, England.
Bryggen inscriptions
The Bryggen inscriptions are a find of some 670 medieval runic inscriptions on wood (mostly pine) and bone found from 1955 and forth at Bryggen (and its surroundings) in Bergen, Norway.
The Bryggen inscriptions are a find of some 670 medieval runic inscriptions on wood (mostly pine) and bone found from 1955 and forth at Bryggen (and its surroundings) in Bergen, Norway.
Bülach fibula
The Bülach fibula is a silver disk-type fibula with almandine inlay found in Bülach, Canton Zürich in 1927.
The Bülach fibula is a silver disk-type fibula with almandine inlay found in Bülach, Canton Zürich in 1927.
Caistor-by-Norwich astragalus
The Caistor-by-Norwich astralagus is a roe deer astragalus found in an urn at Caistor St. Edmund, Norfolk, England.
The Caistor-by-Norwich astralagus is a roe deer astragalus found in an urn at Caistor St. Edmund, Norfolk, England.
Charnay Fibula
The Charnay Fibula is a mid 6th century fibula or brooch which was discovered in Burgundy in 1857.
The Charnay Fibula is a mid 6th century fibula or brooch which was discovered in Burgundy in 1857.
Erilaz
Erilaz is a Migration period Proto-Norse word attested on various Elder Futhark inscriptions, which has often been interpreted to mean "magician" or "rune master", viz.
Erilaz is a Migration period Proto-Norse word attested on various Elder Futhark inscriptions, which has often been interpreted to mean "magician" or "rune master", viz.
Franks Casket
The Franks Casket (or the Auzon Runic Casket) is a small Anglo-Saxon whalebone chest from the seventh century, now in the British Museum.
The Franks Casket (or the Auzon Runic Casket) is a small Anglo-Saxon whalebone chest from the seventh century, now in the British Museum.
Frei-Laubersheim fibula
The Frei-Laubersheim fibula is a silver-gilt bow-style fibula found in Frei-Laubersheim, Bad Kreuznach (Rhineland-Palatinate) in 1872.
The Frei-Laubersheim fibula is a silver-gilt bow-style fibula found in Frei-Laubersheim, Bad Kreuznach (Rhineland-Palatinate) in 1872.
Golden Horns of Gallehus
The Golden Horns of Gallehus were two horns made of sheet gold, discovered in Gallehus, north of Møgeltønder in South Jutland, Denmark.
The Golden Horns of Gallehus were two horns made of sheet gold, discovered in Gallehus, north of Møgeltønder in South Jutland, Denmark.
Grumpan bracteate
The Grumpan bracteate, designated as runic inscription Vg 207 by Rundata, is a gold C-bracteate found in Västergötland, Sweden in 1911.
The Grumpan bracteate, designated as runic inscription Vg 207 by Rundata, is a gold C-bracteate found in Västergötland, Sweden in 1911.
Hunterston Brooch
The Hunterston Brooch is a highly important Celtic brooch of "pseudo-penannular" type found near Hunterston, North Ayrshire, Scotland, in either, according to one account, 1826 by two men from W...
The Hunterston Brooch is a highly important Celtic brooch of "pseudo-penannular" type found near Hunterston, North Ayrshire, Scotland, in either, according to one account, 1826 by two men from W...
Kleines Schulerloch inscription
The runic inscription found in the Kleines Schulerloch cave, Altmühltal, near Essing, Bavaria was discovered in 1937.
The runic inscription found in the Kleines Schulerloch cave, Altmühltal, near Essing, Bavaria was discovered in 1937.
Kvinneby amulet
The Kvinneby amulet (Öl SAS1989;43 ) is an 11th century runic amulet which was found in the mid-1950's in the soil of the village Södra Kvinneby in Öland, Sweden.
The Kvinneby amulet (Öl SAS1989;43 ) is an 11th century runic amulet which was found in the mid-1950's in the soil of the village Södra Kvinneby in Öland, Sweden.
Lindholm amulet
The Lindholm "amulet", listed as DR 261 in Rundata, is a bone piece found in Skåne, Sweden, that is dated to the 2nd to 4th centuries and has a runic inscription.
The Lindholm "amulet", listed as DR 261 in Rundata, is a bone piece found in Skåne, Sweden, that is dated to the 2nd to 4th centuries and has a runic inscription.
Maeshowe
Maeshowe (or Maes Howe) (Norse: Orkhaugr) is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.
Maeshowe (or Maes Howe) (Norse: Orkhaugr) is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.
Meldorf fibula
The Meldorf fibula is a Germanic spring-case-type fibula found in Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein in 1979.
The Meldorf fibula is a Germanic spring-case-type fibula found in Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein in 1979.
Nordendorf fibula
The Nordendorf fibulae are two mid 6th to early 7th century Alammanic fibulae found in Nordendorf near Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The Nordendorf fibulae are two mid 6th to early 7th century Alammanic fibulae found in Nordendorf near Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
Nordendorf fibulae
The Nordendorf fibulae are two mid 6th to early 7th century Alamannic fibulae found in Nordendorf near Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The Nordendorf fibulae are two mid 6th to early 7th century Alamannic fibulae found in Nordendorf near Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
Ring of Pietroassa
The Ring of Pietroassa (or Buzău torc) is a gold Torc-like necklace found in a ring barrow in Pietroassa (now Pietroasele), Buzău County, southern Romania (formerly Wallachia), in 1837.
The Ring of Pietroassa (or Buzău torc) is a gold Torc-like necklace found in a ring barrow in Pietroassa (now Pietroasele), Buzău County, southern Romania (formerly Wallachia), in 1837.
Runamo
Runamo is a cracked dolerite dike that was for centuries held to be a runic inscription and gave rise to a famous scholarly controversy in the 19th century.
Runamo is a cracked dolerite dike that was for centuries held to be a runic inscription and gave rise to a famous scholarly controversy in the 19th century.
Rundata
The Scandinavian Runic-text Data Base (Samnordisk runtextdatabas) is a project involving the creation and maintenance of a database of runic inscriptions.
The Scandinavian Runic-text Data Base (Samnordisk runtextdatabas) is a project involving the creation and maintenance of a database of runic inscriptions.
Runic inscription N 351
N 351 is the Rundata catalog number for a medieval runic inscription carved on a piece of wood that was found at the north portal of the Borgund stave church in Norway.
N 351 is the Rundata catalog number for a medieval runic inscription carved on a piece of wood that was found at the north portal of the Borgund stave church in Norway.
Runic inscriptions
A runic inscription is an inscription made in one of the various runic alphabets.
A runic inscription is an inscription made in one of the various runic alphabets.
Runic inscriptions in Hagia Sophia
There are at least two runic inscriptions in Hagia Sophia's marble parapets.
There are at least two runic inscriptions in Hagia Sophia's marble parapets.
Ruthwell Cross
The Ruthwell Cross is a stone Anglo-Saxon cross probably dating to the 8th century, when Ruthwell was part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria; it is now in Scotland.
The Ruthwell Cross is a stone Anglo-Saxon cross probably dating to the 8th century, when Ruthwell was part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria; it is now in Scotland.
Scythe sword
The scythe sword (Sensenschwert) was a type of single-edged sword of the German Renaissance, related to the Dussack.
The scythe sword (Sensenschwert) was a type of single-edged sword of the German Renaissance, related to the Dussack.
Seax of Beagnoth
The Seax of Beagnoth (also known as the Thames scramasax) is a 9th century Anglo-Saxon seax (single-edged knife).
The Seax of Beagnoth (also known as the Thames scramasax) is a 9th century Anglo-Saxon seax (single-edged knife).
Seeland-II-C
Seeland-II-C (Sjælland bracteate 2) is a Scandinavian bracteate from Zealand, Denmark dating to the Migration period (around 500 AD).
Seeland-II-C (Sjælland bracteate 2) is a Scandinavian bracteate from Zealand, Denmark dating to the Migration period (around 500 AD).
Setre Comb
The Setre Comb is a comb which has been dated from the 650 to 700 C.E. that has been the subject of an amount of Runological study due to its runic inscription.
The Setre Comb is a comb which has been dated from the 650 to 700 C.E. that has been the subject of an amount of Runological study due to its runic inscription.
Sigtuna box
The Sigtuna box is a copper box from Sigtuna, Sweden, which was engraved with a runic inscription in the early 11th century.
The Sigtuna box is a copper box from Sigtuna, Sweden, which was engraved with a runic inscription in the early 11th century.
St Cuthbert's coffin
St. Cuthbert's coffin is an oak coffin in Durham Cathedral which between AD 698 and 1827 contained the remains of Saint Cuthbert, who died in 687.
St. Cuthbert's coffin is an oak coffin in Durham Cathedral which between AD 698 and 1827 contained the remains of Saint Cuthbert, who died in 687.
Sveriges runinskrifter
Sveriges runinskrifter (English: "Sweden's rune inscriptions", ISSN 0562-8016) is a multi-volume catalog of rune inscriptions found in various Swedish provinces.
Sveriges runinskrifter (English: "Sweden's rune inscriptions", ISSN 0562-8016) is a multi-volume catalog of rune inscriptions found in various Swedish provinces.
Sæbø sword
The Sæbø sword is an early 9th-century Viking sword, found in a barrow at Sæbø, Vik, Sogn, Norway in 1825.
The Sæbø sword is an early 9th-century Viking sword, found in a barrow at Sæbø, Vik, Sogn, Norway in 1825.
Thorsberg chape
The Thorsberg chape (a bronze piece belonging to a scabbard), is an archeological find from the Thorsberg moor, Germany, that appears to have been deposited as a votive offering.It bears an Elde...
The Thorsberg chape (a bronze piece belonging to a scabbard), is an archeological find from the Thorsberg moor, Germany, that appears to have been deposited as a votive offering.It bears an Elde...
Tjurkö bracteates
The Tjurkö Bracteates, listed by Rundata as DR BR75 and DR BR76, are two bracteates (coins) found on Tjurkö, Eastern Hundred, Blekinge, Sweden, bearing Elder Futhark runic inscriptions, in Proto...
The Tjurkö Bracteates, listed by Rundata as DR BR75 and DR BR76, are two bracteates (coins) found on Tjurkö, Eastern Hundred, Blekinge, Sweden, bearing Elder Futhark runic inscriptions, in Proto...
Torpo stave church
Torpo stave church (Torpo stavkyrkje) is a stave church located in Torpo, a small village in Ål municipality, in Buskerud County, Norway.
Torpo stave church (Torpo stavkyrkje) is a stave church located in Torpo, a small village in Ål municipality, in Buskerud County, Norway.
Undley bracteate
The Undley bracteate is a 5th century bracteate found in Undley Common, near Lakenheath, Suffolk.
The Undley bracteate is a 5th century bracteate found in Undley Common, near Lakenheath, Suffolk.
Vadstena bracteate
The Vadstena bracteate (Rundata Ög 178) is a gold C-bracteate found in the earth at Vadstena, Sweden, in 1774.
The Vadstena bracteate (Rundata Ög 178) is a gold C-bracteate found in the earth at Vadstena, Sweden, in 1774.
Vang stave church
Vang stave church (Świątynia Wang, also Vang stavkirke, German: Stabkirche Wang) is a stave church which was bought by the Prussian King and transferred from Vang in Norway and re-er...
Vang stave church (Świątynia Wang, also Vang stavkirke, German: Stabkirche Wang) is a stave church which was bought by the Prussian King and transferred from Vang in Norway and re-er...
Vimose inscriptions
Finds from Vimose, Funen, Denmark, include some of the very oldest datable Elder Futhark runic inscriptions in late Proto-Germanic or early Proto-Norse from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD.
Finds from Vimose, Funen, Denmark, include some of the very oldest datable Elder Futhark runic inscriptions in late Proto-Germanic or early Proto-Norse from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD.
Westeremden yew-stick
The Westeremden yew-stick is a yew-wood stick found in Westeremden B in the Groningen province of the Netherlands in 1917 that bears an Old Frisian Futhorc inscription.
The Westeremden yew-stick is a yew-wood stick found in Westeremden B in the Groningen province of the Netherlands in 1917 that bears an Old Frisian Futhorc inscription.
Øvre Stabu spearhead
The Øvre Stabu spearhead is an iron spearhead which bears an Elder Futhark inscription dated to the second half of the 2nd century, making it one of the oldest runic inscriptions preserved.
The Øvre Stabu spearhead is an iron spearhead which bears an Elder Futhark inscription dated to the second half of the 2nd century, making it one of the oldest runic inscriptions preserved.