![]() There are actually more futharks in the world with one of the oldest being a Portugese one, if you're interested in that look up on youtube Arith Härger as he has done an amazing job exploring that. Runes were used to write different languagesĪs you can see here - there are three different futharks, they each symbolize a different language. The main speculated reasons are that it's an alternate greek alphabet that was written this way or that the futhark sequence we know nowadays is some magical/cryptic sequence instead of the regular ABC sequence and that for unknown reasons it became the widely used version. There is no agreed reason or evidence why it's so different from all the other writing systems where always an alphabet is used. It's the same for runes, the first six letters are F U Th A R K. Our current collection of letters is called an alphabet because alpha-beta are the two first letters. The translator on here I've used the most common and agreed upon way of transfering runes to the English sounding alphabet. So this is something to keep in mind when using runes, they transfer better when using phonetically. ![]() Similar differences occur even nowadays between different languages, for example the English letter A and Estonian letter A - even though they are written the same way they express a different sound. For example the rune ᚦ makes a noise that is similar to the english written "th" and you can see we need two letter to express that sound. Moreover it is reflecting the balance between effort and reward, vigilance and harvest.Meaning that each rune symbolizes a certain noise that you can make with your mouth - instead of having a one to one conversion between a latin letter and rune letter. Jera, with its themes of cycles and harvest, adds a layer of balance to this aett. Known for his vigilance and loyalty he embodies the energies of both protection and watchfulness. Heimdall, the Guardian of the Gods, is a central figure in this aett. This aett, or family of runes, carries themes of transformation, balance, and the cyclical nature of life. Jera belongs to the second aett of the Elder Futhark, a group of eight runes associated with the god Heimdall. Jera, with its associations with cycles and harvest, reflects these themes, offering a glimpse into the values and beliefs of the ancient Germanic peoples. The Guardian God Heimdall is a central figure in Norse mythology, embodying vigilance and loyalty as well as the cyclical nature of time. It’s a reminder of the importance of patience and the understanding that everything has its own time. The rune is also linked to the concept of cyclical time and the rhythms of nature. This gives us a glimpse into the mindset of the ancient Germanic peoples, showing us that they valued the cycles of nature and the rewards of their labor. Rooted in the Proto-Germanic “*jērą,” it’s associated with the cycle of the year and, more specifically the harvest. Elder Futhark runes, has been found inscribed on both impressive runestones and ordinary everyday objects, demonstrating its broad use and importance. From the chilly landscapes of Scandinavia to the verdant isles of Britain, and even extending to the sun-kissed shores of Italy, these runes left their legacy. ![]() The Elder Futhark, the ancient runic system that Jera is a part of, was widely adopted across Europe. The name “Jera” hails from Old Norse, translating roughly to “year”, or even “good year” or “harvest.” Jera, the twelfth rune in this sequence, follows Isa and precedes Eiwaz. Our story begins with the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets, used by the Germanic tribes for the earliest Nordic inscriptions. ![]()
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