Runes were made in Sweden between 500 and 800 AD. More than 3000 are known. They were created in the early Viking Age. As the runes were developed and as they transformed over time they came to stand for more than just sounds. They held magical properties to people who used the runes for casting. They were still being used for writing so they held a phonetic sound as well. The name of each rune held a certain meaning and could stand for an item or an idea. This rune was recreated in 2020 following the design of an original rune from Sweden.