Runic Alphabet Meaning Ancient History

There have been many theories launched over who created the runes. Some of these theories have more supporters than others, but they all have one thing in common. None these theories can be proved 100%. No runic inscriptions, as we know the runes, can be dated with certainty to before 200 AD.

The symbols or images you will find in this article are published in their primary form. Many of these symbols are similiar to those found in other cultures. However, often you will find that a seemingly identical symbol may have an unequal or incompatible interpretation among different civilizations.

The proper interpretation of these symbols is therefore very uncertain. Because there are no written sources concerning the subject which construes these symbols, I would have to make a guess in order to interpret each symbol or image. Since I would not be able to prove such assertions, I will not take the plunge and attempt to do so.

But take a look at these symbols and try to identify them the next time you are looking at Norse ornamentation described in stone, wood, textile, bone or metal.