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Runes

Runes have been used in Iceland from the Viking settlement in 874. Runes have been used for divination and magical purposes in addition to writing from about 100. B.C.E. Each Rune has mysterious meanings and properties associated with it as well as a story of a relationship to a Norse God. Books about Runes, Rune Jewelry, T-Shirts with Rune Images and more.
Icelandic Magic Staves
Icelandic Magic Staves

Icelandic Magic Staves

The Viking Magic Runes were used for various benefits. For example they could be used for protection like the Helm of Awe, to get wishes fulfilled (Danobus) and to win someone's love (Love Symbol).
Alrun Bindrunes
Alrun Bindrunes

Alrun Bindrunes

The Vikings believed the Runes possessed great power, as they came from Odinn himself, mightiest of the pagan gods. The Alrun runes are Bindrunes, i.e. Runes from the runic alphabet, the elder-futhark are combined to form a whole word in one symbol. This procedured was used by the Vikings to add more information on limited space like rune stones.
Books about Runes
Books about Runes

Books about Runes

Elder Futhark, the old Germanic Runic Alphabet contains 24 runes made of straight lines to make the characters suitable for cutting into wood or stone. In this category you will find books that describe the meaning of the runes.
Souvenirs
Souvenirs

Souvenirs

Bottle Openers & Key rings with images of Magic Runes like the Helm of Awe, Beneficial Magic Symbols and Thundur or Thunder, the Rune of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder.
T-Shirts with Viking images
T-Shirts with Viking images

T-Shirts with Viking Images

T-Shirts with Rune Images such as the Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) and Beneficial Magic Symbols. The Magic Runes are printed on front.
Various Rune Jewelry
Various Rune Jewelry

Various Rune Jewelry

Viking Rune Jewelry made of Pewter. The Magic Runes are engraved in the metal and have various life enhancing meanings.
Magic Staves - Gold
Magic Staves - Gold

Magic Staves - Gold

Magic runes were used by the Vikings for various benefits. The Signpost, Vegvisir in Icelandic is sometimes referred to as "Viking Compass" and was used to ensure one would not get lost. The Helm of Awe, Aegishjalmur in Icelandic was often marked on between the eyes for protection and/or to instill fear in the enemy.
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