In the Vikings' runic inscriptions, we do find numbers
written down, but it's very rare. Usually
numbers are spelled out as whole words, although on rare occasion the first
letter of the number-word is used to stand for the number. And very uncommon, on occasion, the Vikings
would use the runic letters to stand for a numeral. So the Uruz u
rune for auroch may be the letter u or the number 2. Or
Fehu f rune for wealth may be the letter f or the number 1.
Later a tally like system developed for numbers. Runic calendars is the most common use of
this system. The numbers three and nine
are significant numbers in Germanic paganism and later Norse mythology. Both
numbers (and multiplications thereof) appear throughout surviving attestations
of Germanic paganism, in both Germanic mythology and religious practice itself.
While the number three appears as a holy number in many cultures, for the
Germanic peoples, the number nine held a special significance. Along with the
number 27, both numbers also figure into the lunar calendar of the Germanic
peoples.
The pentimal system is a notation for presenting numbers, usually by
inscribing in wood or stone. The notation has been used in Scandinavia, usually
in conjunction to runes. Unlike the
Roman notation, the notches are placed vertically on the stem or stav of the rune. The number 4 is
represented by four horizontal lines on the stem, 5 is represented by what
looks like an inverted letter U. 10 is represented by two U's opposing each
other, also used for 0.
Could you please write a bibliography for this page. thx
ReplyDeleteArcarti, Kristyna. A Beginner's Guide to Runes. N.p.: Coreyemmah, n.d. Print.
DeleteBarnes, Michael P. Runes: A Handbook. N.p.: Boydell, 2012. Print.
"Old Norse Numeric Reckoning." Viking Answer Lady Webpage -. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Pentimal System." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web.
Thorsson, Edred. Futhark, a Handbook of Rune Magic. N.p.: S. Weiser, 1984. Print.
"Viking Runes - My Little Norway." My Little Norway. N.p., n.d. Web.
What would the run be for 40,50,60,70,80,90, and 100? Is there tunes for these?
ReplyDeleteFor the tally system, it would be added together, like the roman numbers do, examples above. For runes, it does go to 33 - I think those too can be added together. I will check in few places if I find a better answer. Thanks for reading along. Blessed Be.
DeleteIs there any runes for 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100?
ReplyDeleteJackson Crawford has several videos on runes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH0ZhhGwCOQ). And Viking answer lady has the number names, to spell out the numbers in runes (http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/numeric-reckoning.shtml). Thanks for reading along. Blessed Be.
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DeleteWhat would i put for 1990
ReplyDeleteThe tally system imaged above would be the easiest - like on the Kensington.
DeleteWhat would 2006 be in runes? It's a significant year for me and I would like to get it for a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteTry the tally system above, that was used often on calendars.
DeleteWhat would I put in google to find a good image of the 9
ReplyDelete9 the Runic Tally, not sure my keyboard could do that to type it in? Try searching for Runic Numbers for some examples - I found most examples from Google Books.
Deleteis there a rune for 0?
ReplyDeleteThe tally system might be better to use, like on the calendars.
DeleteThats runes (alphabet) not numbers
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