Runes began to be replaced with Latin characters once Christianity began to take hold between 700-1100 AD, though their practical use persisted for some decorative and specialized purposes for sometime after.
The oldest runic inscriptions found to date are from around 150 AD, while runes were used by many Germanic communities from the 1 st or 2 nd century AD. Origins, history and etymology Early examples and uses
When exploring the origins behind them, it’s easy to see why runes still resonate with us so much still.
Today, runes have also become a common occurrence in popular culture and the fantasy genre as a whole. The runic alphabet has existed for thousands of years and was used to write many Germanic languages before the introduction of the Latin alphabet, including that of the Vikings.Īs well as being a literal alphabet used during the Viking ages, runes were (and still are by some) believed to hold power, symbolize inherent qualities and values and be associated with magic, as well as having meanings in more modern divination and oracle reading practices too.
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