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Runes are letters in a family of ancient alphabets known as runic alphabets. Runes were used as a method of communication across Scandinavia and in other Germanic nations from around the 3rd century CE to around the 13th century, when they were displaced by the Roman alphabet. Thousands of examples of runic inscriptions can be found in stones, coins, and artwork, and many Scandinavian countries also boast extensive collections of runic manuscripts. Runes are also used by some people as a tool for divination, since these individuals believe that runes have mysterious powers. The primary runic alphabet is often known as Futhark, in a reference to its first five letters. The runic alphabet was probably derived from the Etruscan alphabet which was once in wide use in Italy, and it characterized by angular characters, with no curves or soft edges like those found in the Roman alphabet. This is common to alphabets developed during this period, since they can be readily chiseled into stone. What You Get: 27 piece set. What You Get: 24 traditional elder futhark symbols are hand engraved with a diamond bet and gold leafed to make them shine. This set also includes a blank rune, Comes with a card that explains the symbols as well as a black, velvet carrying pouch. Runes are approximately 1/2" in size. Sizes and colors may vary as this is natural gemstone. ********* FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITES STATES *********