Futhark Collection

Helsingeland runic alphabet
Scandinavia. Helsingeland runic alphabet

Viking Age. Runestone. Tirsted. 10th century AD. National M
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Tirsted. 10th century AD. Asrad and Hildvig raised this stone in memory of Frede. National Museum of Denmark

Viking Age. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a dec
Art. Metal Age. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Asferg. 1000 AD. Runestone. Dedication to a deceased man. Thorger Tokes son raised this stone in memory of Mule, his brother, a very good begn

Viking Age. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nationa
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

Viking Age. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. Nation
Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestones. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark

Viking civilization, Runestone with Futhark inscription
Viking civilization - Runestone with Futhark inscription

Swedish rune stone
Runic stone outside the church of Tensta, Uppland. The insciption is in a transciption. Torbjorn and Torsten and Styrbjorn let raise the stone after Torfast, their father opir carved. Date: BCE

Ramsund Flat Rock
Drawing of the runic inscription at Ramsund Flat Rock, Sodermanland Sweden telling the story of Sigurd Fafnesbane. The extensive inscription had been made by a woman named Sigrid in memory of her

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"Futhark: Unraveling the Ancient Helsingeland Runic Alphabet of the Viking Age" Discover the enigmatic world of Futhark, an ancient runic alphabet used during the Viking Age. Dating back to the 10th century AD, these intriguing symbols were found on various runestones scattered across Scandinavia. One such remarkable find is the Tirsted Runestone, a testament to Viking craftsmanship and culture. Carved in stone with precision, it showcases Futhark inscriptions that offer glimpses into their language and beliefs. Preserved at National M Museum, this artifact provides valuable insights into Norse history. Another captivating example is the Asferg Runestone from 1000 AD. With its dedication to a deceased loved one etched onto its surface, it serves as a poignant reminder of how Vikings honored their ancestors through these monumental stones adorned with Futhark script. These runestones were not mere decorative pieces; they held great significance for Viking civilization. Dedicated to their forefathers and passed down through generations, they served as lasting memorials preserving ancestral heritage. Amongst them stands out Ramsund Flat Rock – a Swedish rune stone depicting epic scenes from Norse mythology alongside intricate Futhark inscriptions. This masterpiece showcases both artistic prowess and linguistic complexity intertwined within Viking society. Fascinatingly cryptic yet undeniably beautiful, Futhark continues to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike today. Its legacy lives on through these ancient artifacts that shed light on an era long gone but still resonates with our collective imagination.