Rune - Revision history

Paul Matisz: Reverted edits by 221.232.159.112 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

2007-09-02T03:25:02Z

Reverted edits by 221.232.159.112 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.

			Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

			Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

221.232.159.112 at 19:02, 1 September 2007

2007-09-01T19:02:24Z

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,

	Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

	Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

Cian: Reverted edits by 205.234.69.161 (Talk); changed back to last version by Simoncursitor

2007-06-06T23:46:26Z

Reverted edits by 205.234.69.161 (Talk); changed back to last version by Simoncursitor

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.

			Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

			Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

205.234.69.161 at 16:07, 6 June 2007

2007-06-06T16:07:44Z

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,

	Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

	Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

Simoncursitor: Reverted edits by 200.238.102.162 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

2007-04-11T08:05:32Z

Reverted edits by 200.238.102.162 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.

			Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

			Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

200.238.102.162 at 18:52, 10 April 2007

2007-04-10T18:52:37Z

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	'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u,

	Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.

	Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

Cian: links, language, alphabet

2005-06-23T03:49:37Z

links, language, alphabet

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	'''~~Rune~~'''s were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as metal, stone or horn. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The basic ~~runes~~ -- the ~~'''~~''Futhark~~'''~~'' ''(so called because these 7 letters ~~'led~~ ~~off~~' ~~the~~ ~~remainder~~)'' -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.		'''Runes''' were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as [[metal]], [[stone]] or [[horn]]. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The runes in the basic runic [[alphabet]] -- the "''Futhark'' " (so called because these were the first 6 letters ''f, u, þ (th), o (or a), r, c (=k)'') -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.

			Runes are commonly associated with the [[Old Norse\|Norse]] [[language]]s. There were various variations on the basic set of runes. The [[Scandinavia]]n futharc had 16 runes, but in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] there were 31 runes in the alphabet.
⚫	~~The '''rune'''s~~ were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were ~~suppsed~~ to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

		⚫	Runes were [[mythology\|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway\|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were supposed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.

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2005-02-03T15:04:04Z

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'''Rune'''s were a means of recording information onto hard surfaces, such as metal, stone or horn. For simplicity of form and production, they tended to be made up of straight lines, rather then curves. The basic runes -- the '''''Futhark''''' ''(so called because these 7 letters 'led off' the remainder)'' -- all have in common a root in a single vertical stroke, with angular strokes (conventionally at about 60 and 120 degrees to the vertical) coming off it, on one side or both. A second vertical line may also appear parallel to the first connecting some or all of the angular strokes, and in later development certain angular strokes more closely approached the perpendicular position.

The '''rune'''s were [[mythology|mythically]] supposed to have been learned by the [[Norway|Norse]] [[god]] Odin, whilst he hung upon the World-tree. They were suppsed to have magical powers in addition to their use in recording or transmitting information -- they could imbue an object with powers, and could be used, properly carved, to detect [[poison]], lies or an enemy. Properly deployed they could also invoke a curse or confer a blessing.