One of the most common items found at the ancient wharf site at Bergen, Norway were long wooden staves marked with part or all of the runic 'futhark' ('alphabet'). These may have simply been learning tools, but it is thought by many that these 'wands' were used for talismanic purposes.

In Medieval Scandinavia, the futhark was actually used for a type of code. When listed in order and divided into three sections called 'aetts', each letter in the futhark could be designated by row and position number, thus forming the basis for several different (and often highly complex) runic 'cyphers'.

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Rune Wands

These intricately carved wands are made from maple wood, and are designed to harmonize and focus natural energies towards magical purposes. Each wand is carved with the entire runic alphabet (a traditional means of harnessing the powers of all of the runes), along with the word 'Yggdrasil', representing the Norse World Tree. They are then stained with red ochre to create a truly magical tool.

Wands are available in 7 1/4" and 11" sizes, in either a spiral or knotwork pattern.

Small (7 1/4"): $27.00
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Large (11"): $35.00
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Created: Friday, December 29, 1995
Last Updated: 9-Jun-2008