The history of runes can be traced back to the 1st century AD, in the northern part of Europe, specifically Scandinavia, the British Isles and Frisia. The earliest form of runes were used as a writing system for the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples, and were used for a variety of purposes, including divination, record-keeping, and memorial inscriptions. Over time, the use of runes spread throughout northern Europe, and different variations of the script developed in different regions.
By the 5th and 6th centuries, the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabet, was in use among the Germanic tribes. It consisted of 24 runes and was used primarily for inscriptions on stone and metal.
With the spread of Christianity in northern Europe, the use of runes declined, but they continued to be used in remote areas and among certain groups, such as the Vikings, until the 11th or 12th century.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, there was a revival of interest in runes, fueled in part by the Romantic movement and the rise of nationalism in Scandinavia. Today, runes are used primarily in the context of divination, spiritual practices, and as a symbol of cultural heritage.
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