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Saxon Writing.
- Runes were letters used by the
Saxons to write short messages of ownership, like "This belongs
to Offa".
- They were also used to write
inscriptions on gravestones, like "Here lies Alfred. We miss
him".
- They were usually carved on wood
or stone (not written in books).
- There were different types of
runes. The ones used in Britain are known as 'Anglo-Saxon' Runes.
- There are 33 characters in this
Runic Alphabet.
- The Alphabet is called a 'Futhork'
from the first 6 letters.
- Christians did not understand
runes. They thought they were evil and could be used to cast spells.
- Can you spell your name using
some of the runes below?
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F
Feo |
U
Ur |
TH
Thorn |
O
Os |
R
Rad |
K
Ken |
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G
(as in Geoffrey)
Geofu |
W
Wynn |
H
Hagall |
N
Nied |
I
Is |
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J
Jara |
IE
Yr |
P
Pertra |
X
Eolh |
S
Sigel |
T
Tir |
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B
Beroc |
E
Eoh |
M
Mann |
L
Lagu |
NG
Ing |
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OE
Otael |
D
Daeg |
A
Ac |
AE
Asec |
Y
Yr |
IO
Ior |
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EA
Ear |
QU
Cweorp |
C
Calk |
ST
Stan |
G
(as in Garnish)
Gar |
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