The Rune-Poem edited by Bill Griffiths #76/125 copies Tern Press
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The Rune Poems were a recitation of the names and kennings (associations) of the runes. They were presumably used as an aid in memorizing and transmitting the lore. There are three of the old poems known; the Icelandic, the Norwegian, and the Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon shows considerable influence from Christianity. There was probably a poem for the Elder Futhark, but it has not come down to us. The Elder Futhark consisted of twenty four runes. Around 800 CE or so the Scandinavians reduced the number to sixteen, while the Anglo Saxons increased the number to accommodate different sounds in their language.
The Rune Poems were a recitation of the names and kennings (associations) of the runes. They were presumably used as an aid in memorizing and transmitting the lore. There are three of the old poems known; the Icelandic, the Norwegian, and the Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon shows considerable influence from Christianity. There was probably a poem for the Elder Futhark, but it has not come down to us. The Elder Futhark consisted of twenty four runes. Around 800 CE or so the Scandinavians reduced the number to sixteen, while the Anglo Saxons increased the number to accommodate different sounds in their language.
The Rune Poems were a recitation of the names and kennings (associations) of the runes. They were presumably used as an aid in memorizing and transmitting the lore. There are three of the old poems known; the Icelandic, the Norwegian, and the Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon shows considerable influence from Christianity. There was probably a poem for the Elder Futhark, but it has not come down to us. The Elder Futhark consisted of twenty four runes. Around 800 CE or so the Scandinavians reduced the number to sixteen, while the Anglo Saxons increased the number to accommodate different sounds in their language.