Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used ...

According to historians and experts in Norse mythology, the Vikings believed that runes were imbued with the energy of the gods and could influence people's destinies. Power Runes and Their ...

Inspired by the Vikings, this tattoo depicts Fenrir with Nordic runes or Viking symbols. It symbolises loyalty, bravery, and respect for Norse traditions. The inking often includes additional ...

it also has that rarest of things - the name of the person who was responsible. Down one side, written in ancient Norse runes, is the inscription 'Thorwald raised this cross'.