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Rune

usgb/ruːn/Volume
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Historical Origin

Runes have origins in Europe thousands of years ago, giving them a sense of history.

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The Viking helmet had runes that hinted at its Norse origins.
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Not Modern Alphabet

Runes are distinct from the modern English alphabet, they look more angular and symbolic.

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Medieval manuscripts occasionally contained runes, not our current letters.
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Cultural Significance

Runes hold significant cultural value and are seen in historic artifacts and monuments.

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Nordic countries have stones with runic inscriptions as part of their heritage.
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