Runes
Norse Mythology
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The Codex Runicus, a law code written in runes (c. 1300 CE)
Odin's Runes
In Norse mythology, Odin, the Allfather, is closely associated with runes which are believed to hold magical powers, including making Odin’s spear (Gungnir) hit its mark every time, no matter who threw it.
In the Viking age, warriors would carve runes into their weapons in hopes of making them more powerful and accurate.
Even the world tree Yggdrasil had runes engraved in its trunk. Their meaning remained a mystery in Norse mythology until Odin’s ritual sacrifice of his own life revealed their meaning to him. It is believed that Odin revealed runes to the first human rune-master.
Culture of Runes
Runes are the earliest known writing system of the Germanic people’s language. As the use of the runic alphabet spread, their written form was adapted.
In Denmark, runic symbols were written with longer lines, known as long-branch form. Sweden and Norway tended to stick with shorter lines, called short-twig form.
The writing medium also influenced which style was used. On stone, long-branch was often preferred, while short-twig was best for wood carvings.
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