They relied on these symbols not only for writing but ... derives from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta. Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has ...

The runic alphabet, or Futhark, gets its name from its first six letters (f, u, th, a, r, k), much like the word "alphabet" derives from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta.

Kratos himself remarks that the runes adorning each corner of the ... the U-shaped symbol in the top right — it’s a Greek Omega symbol used to represent Ares, the God of War throughout the ...