Elder Futhark Rune Symbols

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The Elder Futhark Runes are able to be written in both directions. They can be written right side up or upside down.
The opposite or upside down direction means merkstave.
When symbols are wrote this way, it will represent the opposite of the original symbol.
As time passed, the Elder Futhark Symbols changed into a more easier writing script style.
Some of the rune symbols are based on the sound of the symbol.
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Development and History of the
Younger Futhark Runes
The Younger Futhark Runes are known commonly as the normal runes or the Scandinavian Runes.
The Younger Futhark Writing Script evolved from the Elder Futhark Runes over several years.
The Younger Futhark Runes were used during the Viking Age.
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For example, the Younger Futhark Runes covered many sounds for one rune. The Elder Futhark
Runes only covered one or two sounds for each rune.
The Younger Futhark Runes use ligatures. Ligatures are basically a small group of runes written together. They contain no gaps. This group is combined into a single symbol.
Ligatures can be written in two formats.
Some of the meanings changed as well in comparing the Younger Futhark to the Elder Futhark.
Some of the sounds remained the same in comparison of the Younger Futhark to the Elder Futhark.
The Younger Futhark Runes were known as the Alphabet of the Norsemen.
The Danish runes are known as long branch.
The Swedish and Norwegian are known as the short twig.
Development and History of the
Anglo Saxon Futhark Runes
There are several theories on how the Anglo Saxon Futhark developed.
According to Wiki, one theory states, “The Anglo Saxon originated from from Frisia. Afterwards, the script was used throughout England.”
According to Wiki, another theory states, “The Anglo Saxon Futhark were brought to England by the Scandinavian's. Here it was modified and brought to

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