Viking numbers

In the Vikings' runic inscriptions, we do find numbers written down, but it's very rare. Usually numbers are spelled out as whole words, although on rare occasion the first letter of the number-word is used to stand for the number. And very uncommon, on occasion, the Vikings would use the runic letters to stand for a numeral. So the Uruz u rune for auroch may be the letter u or the number 2. Or Fehu f rune for wealth may be the letter f or the number 1. Later a tally like system developed…

Discover the ancient runic alphabet, a foundation for numerous Germanic languages, including the renowned Viking runes, with a history spanning thousands of years.

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Symbols and meanings

It is believed that your “Viking birth runes” are tied to your destiny and tell you about your characteristics. Check the article below and find out how they are determined and how they tell about you.

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