Alu (runic)
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alu-runic-191-6289971
title:
Alu (runic)
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The sequence alu (ᚨᛚᚢ) is found in numerous Elder Futhark runic inscriptions of Germanic Iron Age Scandinavia between the 3rd and the 8th century. The word usually appears either alone or as part of an apparent formula. The symbols represent the runes Ansuz, Laguz, and Uruz. The origin and meaning of the word are matters of dispute, though a general agreement exists among scholars that the word represents an instance of historical runic magic or is a metaphor for it. It is the most common of the
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Runic inscription with uncertain meaning
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alu_(runic)
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2024-03-23T11:51:34Z
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