Rune (Noun)
Meaning
Any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each rune had its own magical significance".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Viking warrior carefully crafted the rune onto the wooden amulet he was making for his granddaughter.
- In the ancient ritual, the shaman would cast the runes onto the ground and interpret their meaning.
- The archaeologist spent years deciphering the runes etched into the cave wall, finally unlocking its secrets.
- According to legend, the god Odin himself created the runes and paid a steep price for their power.
- The young apprentice was fascinated by the intricacies of the runes and spent hours studying their mystical symbolism.