In recent years, scholars have analyzed rune stones that mention Queen Thrya by name and describe her as the “strength” of Denmark. To be mentioned on a rune stone during the Viking ages was a ...

They represent strength, freedom ... Inspired by the Vikings, this tattoo depicts Fenrir with Nordic runes or Viking symbols. It symbolises loyalty, bravery, and respect for Norse traditions.

Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used ...

This was useful for helping to decide who could inherit land and wealth. Image caption, Viking runes were scratched on to the walls at the Maeshowe neolithic burial chamber on Orkney by Vikings ...