Runes are letters from ancient alphabets used by the Norse and other Germanic peoples. The oldest, the Elder Futhark, dates back to around 150 CE. Runes weren’t just for writing—they also had deep symbolic and spiritual meaning, used in carvings, rituals, and magic. They likely developed from older alphabets through contact with southern European cultures and spread across Scandinavia, Britain, and parts of Europe. Hate groups have misused these symbols, twisting their meaning to promote racist ideas. That misuse is a distortion of history. Runes are part of a shared human past and should be approached with respect, not hate. Hail Odin 👁️