THE ELDER FUTHARK

THE ELDER FUTHARK

 

This is the oldest Futhark – the European common heritage. We don’t know for sure when or by who it is originated, but it might be among  Germanic tribes in the beginning of our era.  

The Elder Futhark has 24 runes. This “runic alphabet” got its name after the sound of what is traditionally held to be the six first runes in this  “alphabet”:  

F – U – Þ – A – R – K

								Frey’s Aett
Fehu	Uruz	Thurisaz	Ansuz	Raidho	Kenaz	Gebo	Wunjo

								Hagall’s Aett
Hagalaz	Nauthiz	Isa	Jera	Eihwaz	Perthro	Algiz	Sowilo

								Tyr’s Aett
Tiwaz	Berkano	Ehwaz	Mannaz	Laguz	Ingwaz	Dagaz	Othala