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Old Viking Rune Stone Replica a.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#ffffff;} a.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #ffffff; } a:visited.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #ffffff; } VAXJO RUNE Swedish Rune Stone Stone cast tablet, 140 x 75 mm (5.5 x 3"), 10 mm thickness, 200 gms.(with parchment description)Scaled down reproduction of the Vaxjo Runestone found in the ancient grounds behind the 12th century Cathedral of Vaxjo in southern Sweden. The stone displays an old Viking inscription written in "Elder Futhark," the original runic alphabet of twenty four characters.Runic inscriptions appeared in the northern Germanic countries around 200 BC. Although commonly thought to be derived from Etruscan and Latin, the script bears striking resemblance to Sabaean, the south Arabian language of ancient Saba or Yemen, land of the biblical Queen of Sheba. Runic also employs the same "boustrophodon" style as Sabaean and early Phoenician. Instead of left-to-right, the text alternates direction back and forth like a farmer plowing a field. In this case, inscribed within the body of the dragon-serpent to indicate beginning and end.According to the Eddas, the poetic saga of the Norse Gods, the Runic alphabet was a gift from Odin. The word rune means "secret wisdom." Indeed, it was very much the exclusive domain of shamans and priestesses. In Medieval Scandanavia, the ancient Rune Stones which haunt the countryside were stark memorials to the glory days of the old Nordic Vikings and carried the superstitious aura of a sacred alphabet divined by Odin himself.The inscription reads : "Tyke the Viking erected this stone in memory of Gunnar, the son of Grimm. May God assist his spirit."**********************************************************postage(Australian currency)$5 Australia New ZealandAIRMAIL$8 Asia Pacific Japan$9 USA Canada$10.50 Europe, Britain, Africa, South America and most other locations I accept the safe and guaranteed PAYPAL payment option (which includes regular credit & debit card through the secure PayPal gateway), as well as POSTAL PAYMENT or BANK DEPOSIT, whichever is most convenient.To ensure the item arrives fully intact it is well packed into a firm parcel. Allowing for weekends, parcels are dispatched soon after payment confirmation. More expensive registered post is also available on request. Combined postage where appropriate.If you encounter any problems I am happy to communicate and accept return, replacement or FULL REFUND within 30 DAYS of purchase. Payment needs be completed within reasonable time to avoid "seller stress." Don't hesitate to email if you run into any problems with quality or service.Any questions or suggestions email pwhite@pnc.com.au pablitoxxx Store
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