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Runic Alphabets
Runic alphabets served as both a writing system and symbolic language for ancient Germanic peoples
10 Jan 2026
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What dual purpose did runes serve in the Germanic societies beyond representing sounds?
They were used exclusively for decorative purposes without linguistic meaning.
They also represented the concepts after which they were named, often carrying symbolic or magical meanings.
They were only used as numerical symbols for counting and trade.
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