Over time, as the Germanic languages evolved and diversified, the phonetic value of the Ingwaz rune may have changed in different regions and dialects. This sound is known as a velar nasal, produced by closing off the back of the mouth and allowing the air to escape through the nose. It is similar to the “ng” sound in English words like “long” or “sing”. In the Proto-Germanic language, the Ingwaz rune represented the sound “ŋ”. This consistency suggests that the symbolic meaning of Ingwaz was both well understood, and respected by the ancient Germanic peoples. There was likley minor variations depending on the material it was inscribed on or the personal style of the scribe. Historically, the design of the Ingwaz rune has remained relatively consistent. The rune’s design is straightforward, making it easy to draw, but its simplicity belies the depth of its meaning. This simple yet powerful design is believed to symbolize a seed or an egg, a potent symbol of potential and new beginnings. The Ingwaz rune is recognized in two different shapes, either as two X’s on top of each other, or as a simple diamond shape, basically the core of the two X’s. These tribes, as you may know, later migrated to the British Isles, carrying with them their language, culture, and the worship of Ing. Freyr, also known as Yngvi or Ing, was considered the progenitor of the Ingaevones, a Germanic group that included the tribes of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. It is believed to have been another name for the god Freyr (Ing), and is associated with fertility and prosperity. The name Ingwaz is derived from the Proto-Germanic *Ingwaz. The Ingwaz rune, also known as Ing, is the 22nd rune in this system, nestled between Laguz and Dagaz. Its inscriptions date back to the 2nd to 8th centuries, with some even suggesting an origin as early as the 1st century AD. It was used by the Germanic tribes for the northwestern and Migration period dialects. The Elder Futhark, is the oldest form of the runic alphabets. ![]() ![]() Ingwaz in the Younger Futhark – The Lost Fertility.I’m afraid that this is as far as my knowledge reaches on the actual archaeological history of The Runes But I will continue to make weekly posts on how I use these Runes in my craft. Or if Runes from a certain Aett keep coming up repeatedly I will look further into the meaning of the whole Aett so that I can find an answer or sign there instead. It helps me understand what level of living experience I should be focusing on when I am reading the Runes iv drawn for a reading. I use the knowledge of the different Aettir to help me broaden my divination practices with The Runes. ![]() I found a really good website for Rune info while researching this topic if anyone wants a deeper dive then I can provide into the Runes The runes of Tyr’s Aett speak to aspects of the dance between the visible and invisible realms, with runes directly connected to ancient deities, natural forces, and humanity itself. They help us navigate the more difficult aspects of our life’s path and remind us that nothing lasts forever. The runes of Hagal’s Aett speak to the unavoidable experiences of life- disruption, change, stalled progress, and even unexpected luck. The runes of Freyr’s Aett speak to what is needed for basic existence on Earth, for experiencing and interacting with other humans as well as the divine, and for living a fulfilling life. Ill also copy and paste the descriptions of each Aett from Lisa Chamberlain’s book Runes for Beginners: I found this video on the subject that might help explain it better I can’t find sources that agree on when the Aettir were introduced into the Runic system but it seems to be linked to the cycle of birth and death and all of the processes can happen in between these two points.
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