runic

Meanings

• noun

  An ancient Germanic alphabet used for writing runes or letters.

  - "The runes inscribed on the ancient stone are written in the runic alphabet."
  - "The study of runes and their meanings is called runology."
  - "The runic inscriptions on the Viking runestones provide valuable historical and cultural information."

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Variants

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rune , runes , runic

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Etymology

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The word 'runic' comes from the Old Norse word 'rún', meaning 'mystery' or 'secret'. The runes themselves were believed to have magical or mystical properties.

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Trivia

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1. Runes were believed to have magical properties and were used for divination and protection.

2. The oldest known runic inscription dates back to around 150 AD.

3. Runes were used by the Vikings for writing, magic, and even for playing games.

4. There are 24 runes in the Elder Futhark, the oldest known form of the runic alphabet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rune stones: Large, decorative stones inscribed with runic texts, often used as memorials or markers.

2. Runology: The scholarly study of runes and their meanings, history, and cultural significance.

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Culture

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Runic was used extensively by the Germanic peoples, including the Anglo-Saxons, Norsemen, and Goths, from about the 2nd to the 16th century. Runes were used not only for writing but also for divination, magic, and other spiritual practices.

How to Memorize "runic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and orientation of each rune symbol.
   - Create mental images of runes in different contexts, such as on a stone or in a book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each rune with a specific image, sound, or meaning.
   - Link runes to objects or concepts that begin with the same sound.
   - Create a story or narrative that connects all the runes together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym method to remember the names and meanings of the runes.
   - Create a sentence or phrase using each rune as the first letter of each word.
   - Create a mental image of a scene or story that incorporates all the runes.

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