Unicode:
ᛉ
Pronunciation (Proto-Germanic):
AHL-geez
Phonetic Sound:
“z” as in “zipper”
IPA [z]
Translation:
elk (?), yew (ON)
Alternative Names
Old Norse, Younger Futhark
yr (ᛦ or ᛧ or ᛨ)
Old English, Futhorc
eolhx (ᛉ)
Associated Concepts and Interpretations
Awakening
Elk, Swan
Elk sedge
Guardian spirit, link with fylgja
Higher self
Protection, defense, sanctuary, ward
Spiritual guidance or connection
Sword (as kenning)
Underworld, the unconscious
Upcoming opportunity or quest
Associated Rune POEMS
As translated by Bruce Dickins, 1915; public domain.
Norwegian
There is no Norwegian rune poem.
Icelandic
There is no Icelandic rune poem.
Anglo-Saxon
Eolh-secg eard hæfþ oftust on fenne
wexeð on wature, wundaþ grimme,
blode breneð beorna gehwylcne
ðe him ænigne onfeng gedeþ
The Eolh-sedge is mostly to be found in a marsh;
it grows in the water and makes a ghastly wound,
covering with blood every warrior who touches it
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