#viking rune stones

[gifts-of-heimdall-runes]

Rune Stone pictures were originally posted by @forndom.

This mood board collection was assembled by @gifts-of-heimdall-runes.

[er-cryptid]

The Rune Hall

National Museum of Denmark

[lady-0f-the-wood]

[blogtib]

[skyggsja]

⚔️ bork vikingehavn, danmark

today we visited this smol open air museum with some viking houses and boats. it was small but really beautiful!!

[hikinglikeaviking]

Runestone in Ribe viking village

Inscription with translation:

Véstæinn satti stæin þannsi aft Ásvið, sun sinn, harða góðan dræng. SaR druknaði utan af Norvegi

Vestein raised this stone in memory of Asvid, his son, a very good boy, who drowned on the way back from Norway.

DaniR í Hvitingi gærði arðrfaraR í Ljósum sandi

The Danes in Hviding made furrows in the pale sand

DaniR í Rípu gørva slóð þessa lìfandi

The Danes in Ribe make these tracks come alive

Karen ok Bjarni létu gørva kumbl at mikit afl ok líf donum

Karen and Bjarne had this monument made to give the Danes power and life

EirikR rauði risti

Eric (the) Red carved

Text from: ribevikingecenter.dk

[merovingian-marvels]

Swastika/Hakenkreuz/Sun wheel/Wān/Tetraskelion

Perhaps one of the most controversial symbols in Europe all the while one of the most important symbols of Buddhism is the Swastika.

The Swastika can be found all over the world through time. From Iranian prehistory to Scandinavian Air Forces in the 1930’s, Native American symbolism and Indian (Jain) religious virtue.

Generally associated with the sun because of the widespread use of the Sanskrit word Swastika (conduct to wellbeing) and is literally used as a symbol for the Sun (Surya)

The orientation and color of the swastika, along with additional decoration of the cross itself is reflective of the people who used it and the meaning they attested to it.

The symbol was used since prehistory, corresponding to mankind’s love for geometry. It is believed that the European use for the symbol is to portray the sun’s pathway across the sky.

Swastika’s have been found on Runic Stones, petroglyphs, brooches, woven fabrics, pendants, etc.

Many researchers have their own individual interpretations for the use of Swastika’s in Europe as they are the least clear in meaning than the rest of the world’s. An example of this is not just the visualization of the passing of the sun, but a stylized image of lightning/a thunderstorm, thus referring to Thor.

Image: Snoldelev Stone (DR 248) (detail)

Found in: Snoldelev, Ramsø - Denmark. 9th Century A.D.

[inhalingmagic]

[diseaster33]

Amazing 😍

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦...

GoW (2018) and GoW: Ragnarök kinda impressed me so here I am crossing my hyperfixations. Again.

I was gifted with ability to draw, thus I can visualise whatever visits my mind🎉

(thinking about Taiju with beard...thinking...)

[tuviapollack]

The Frösö Runestone in Jämtland, Sweden

Yes, it was a family vacation. But I’m nerdy enough to want to film myself next to an ancient Viking rune stone – the northernmost in Europe. And explain why it’s really about Middle Eastern influence.

[fordhampr]

Surround yourself with sparkly and spiritual vibes at The Gem Expo/Meta Expo - a great show to visit this weekend!

Twice a year, Toronto plays host to The Gem Expo and The Meta Expo (featuring metaphysical practitioners) and I was fortunate to again be invited by show Founder, Salim Moorani, to attend and help spread the word.  https://thegemexpo.com/ The shows are held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King West at Spadina, so it’s easy to reach via public transit, and runs Oct 27-29. I went into the Meta Expo…

[er-cryptid]

Sandby Runestone

Solve raised... in Spalklose in memory of Suser, [his] father [and] made this bridge in memory of Thorgisl, his brother

11th century AD

- Danish History Museum, Copenhagen, Rune Hall

[friendlymathematician]

today i learned that analysis of adult skeletons from viking age scandinavia shows that 7% of males experienced childhood malnutrition versus 37% of females. and also that out of known rune stones listing families, most list 4-6 sons and not a single known stone lists more than 2 daughters. can you imagine how the childhood mortality rate must have skewed if those were the malnutrition rates for the women who actually made it to adulthood?

[blogtib]

[skyggsja]

Real Runestones from the Viking age ♡

📍Jelling, Danmark

[oosleepyfaeoo]

A Kiss Is All I Need

Modern!Aemond Targaryen x Fem!Reader

Chapter Two

Summary: 2 months ago, Alys, the love of his life, broke up with him. Their relationship of five years gone by a simple farewell note that she left on their, well now his, penthouse. 2 months crying and feeling like shit but that all stopped when he meet you on that dreadful clothing store.

Warnings: Nothing much yet, just little fluff.

Words: 1,167

Masterlist / Series Masterlist

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Aemond took a deep breath as he stood in front of your bakery. ‘The Faun Cottage’ was the name of your store. The display window was decorated with beautiful green leaves and antique books which served to hold cakes and baskets of bread.

He was dressed in a light white shirt with a leather jacket, black jeans, and super comfortable Doctor Martens, which he wears almost every day. His long hair was tied in a low ponytail.

Looking down at the watch on his wrists, he saw it was 2 pm already. “Here goes nothing,” he murmurs as he walks into the bakery. “You better be right, Aegon.”

The scent of fresh bread and coffee along with a sweet herbal smell hit his nose like a train. Inside the shop, it was warm and cozy. Green vines are climbing the walls into the ceiling and some ancient runes are painted on the stone walls which looks like a mix of cottage core with Celtic/Viking vibe. A faint medieval music played in the background. It looks like something from an ancient era.

There are some people seated eating their food, others reading or working while drinking their tea or coffee.

“Mommy! Mommy! My Prince is here!” Emily’s voice echoed through the shop, grabbing his attention. This time she was dressed in a simple brown dress with some hand-painted runes on it. Her black hair was braided, and two small antlers rested on her head.

Aemond smiles down at her and kneels to shake her tiny hand. “Hello, Emily.” He greets her gently. “And what do you suppose to be today?”

She gives him a little twirl and grins. “I’m a druid! I talk to animals and cure people's booboos with my magic!” The girl grabs his hand and pulls him towards the door behind the counter, saying a quick hello to the guy who was attending to a client.

Aemond chuckles and lets the girl guide him. “Hmm, I see.”

Emily opens the door and leads him inside. It was an office by the looks and by the desk full of papers and a laptop, stood a very stressed woman.

“Mommy! Look who’s here!” Emily chirps happily.

You looked up from your papers and gave him a tired smile. “Aemond... I’m happy to see you. Please take a seat.” You try to make your office table more presentable, putting all the paperwork in cases. “Sorry for the mess. It’s been a busy day. Maria needed the day off so I took over her work and... it didn’t go well.”

Aemond sat on the wooden chair in front of you while Emily went to the corner to play with her plush animals. “It’s no problem... Here’s my papers, all the training I did.” He gives you the case. “By the way, you have a lovely bakery. Very creative.”

The grin you gave him made Aemond’s heart almost burst out of his chest. Your eyes brightened at his compliment and how the dimples on your cheeks made you look so cute and innocent.

“Thank you! It was a lot of work to make it the way I imagined but it was worth it.” You say taking a seat on your chair. “So, shall we start with the interview?”

Aemond nods.

“Okay! So, your brother said you had experience with children. Your nephews, right?” Aemond nods again.

“Yes, my sister's children. Twins, a girl, Jaehaera, and a boy, Jaehaerys, of 8 years old, and toddler of 2 years old, Maelor.” Aemond smiled gently at the thought of his nephews.

You took notice of his gentleness as he talked about his nephews, which made you feel more relaxed with the idea of him taking care of Emily.

“They all have beautiful names.” You speak. “I’m not going to lie but it seems you are perfect for Emily. You have basic first aid training and CPR certifications.” You look down and read his papers. “Also, it seems Emily is already attached to you.”

You nod towards your daughter, who has her gaze fixed on Aemond while she plays. Aemond grinned at her which made the girl giggle and run towards him, showing him her favorite plush animal.

You pull up the documents for him to sign and put them in front of him. “It seems you got the job! You can read the agreement and then sign down here.” You smile. “I drive her to her school every morning. So, 3 pm you can go pick her up and she is all yours until 7 pm when I get home.”

Aemond nods and signs the paper. Opening the drawer beside you, you take a small notebook along with a key.

“Here.” You give him the book and key. “In here you will find all her allergies, her school, and our apartment address. That’s the key to our home.”

Aemond takes the book and the key from you, his pale fingers brushing gently against yours. “Thank you, Y/n.”

The way your name rolled through his tongue made your loins curl in a familiar feeling. You cough and look down to your laptop, a faint blush adorns your cheeks. Get a grip, Y/n!

There’s a small pregnant silence between you too. Aemond admires the way your face flushes so easily. Even tired, you look beautiful.

“Huh... Well! Ready for your first day?” You stand up and smile, trying to end the awkward silence.

Aemond also stood up, looking down at a very excited Emily. “Ready as I can be.” He gently grabs the girl's hand while putting her backpack on his shoulder and walks out of the office with you following close behind.

You kneel and give a big kiss on your daughter's cheek, making her giggle excitedly. “Have fun and behave.”

“Yes, mommy.” She grins and kisses your nose.

As you stand up, Aemond quickly pulls his wallet out and takes his business card. “I completely forgot to you give my card.” He says with an apologetic gaze. “My phone number is there in case you need something.”

You nod and take his business card. Emily pulls Aemond’s hand and jumps up and down. “Can I have an ice cream on our way home? Pretty please?”

Aemond looks in panic at you to which you laugh. “Yes, but only this time. Alright?”

“Yippe!” Your daughter squeals happily and pulls Aemond’s hand again. “C’mon! C’mon! Let’s go!” Aemond chuckles and lets the girl guide him while waving a small goodbye at you.

You waved back and watched them turn around the block, disappearing out of sight. You feel tears stinging in the corner of your eyes, the feeling of your daughter's absence drives you to panic.

“Deep breath, Y/n.” You whisper to yourself. “She’s going to be okay.”

Taking a deep breath, you look down at the business card in your hand. Your eyes widen as you see a familiar red logo. A three-headed dragon.

“Wait! He’s THE Aemond Targaryen??!!”  

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