{"product_id":"bone-rune-sets-futhark","title":"Bone Rune Sets - Elder or Younger Futhark","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBone Rune Sets — Elder \u0026amp; Younger Futhark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from real oxen bone, these rune sets are available in both Elder Futhark (pre-Viking age, the original runes Odin first learned) and Younger Futhark (most commonly used from 600 AD onwards through the Viking Age). Each set is unique — no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElder Futhark\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original runes. Easier to use for translations and divination. Pre-Viking age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYounger Futhark\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Viking Age runes, most commonly used from 600 AD onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull rune set in Elder or Younger Futhark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bone piece is a different shape, approximately 1 x 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from oxen bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree leather coin purse (worth £10) - exact pouch may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintout of the runes and their meanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of the Runes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunes historically appear around the early Bronze Age, with original markings found in various caves. The word \u003cem\u003erune\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Old Norse, meaning \"secret knowledge and wisdom\" — fitting given the legend of how Odin first learned them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdin hung himself from the World Tree, Yggdrasil, for nine stormy nights — speared to the great ash by his own spear. Below him was the Well of Urd, the source of wisdom, guarded by the three Norns who weaved everyone's fates. On the ninth day, at the brink of death, Odin saw the shapes and understood their deep meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivination and Norse spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViking reenactment and living history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLARP and Cosplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Vikings and Norse enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique gifts under £30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved in my workshop in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 — each piece varies slightly in shape and size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushman Survival","offers":[{"title":"Younger Runes","offer_id":53481239871867,"sku":"BMS136","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elder Runes","offer_id":53481239904635,"sku":"BMS136","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1146\/4638\/files\/bone-rune-sets-elder-younger-futharkfuthark-runesbushman-survival-966689.jpg?v=1727887848","url":"https:\/\/bushmansurvival.com\/en-us\/products\/bone-rune-sets-futhark","provider":"Bushman Survival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}