Nordic rune writing, known as the runic alphabet or "futhark," is an ancient script developed by Germanic peoples and widely used across Scandinavia during the Viking Age and beyond. The earliest form, the Elder Futhark, consisted of 24 characters, each representing a phonetic sound, and was employed from roughly the 2nd to 8th centuries AD. Over time, it evolved into the Younger Futhark, a simplified 16-rune system used predominantly in the Nordic region from the 8th century onward, reflecting the practical needs of Old Norse speakers. Carved into stone, wood, or metal, runes served multiple purposes—commemorative inscriptions, magical incantations, or simple markers of ownership—often imbued with symbolic meaning tied to Norse mythology and cosmology. Far from mere letters, runes like "Tiwaz" (linked to the god Tyr) carried cultural weight, blending literacy with spiritual significance in a uniquely Nordic tradition.
Available in two sizes with an elastic stretch band, this hat is a sure winner in comfort! It has an athletic shape with a curved visor.
• 63% polyester, 34% cotton, 3% spandex twill
• Structured, 6-panel, mid-profile (with a low-profile embroidery area)
• 6 embroidered eyelets
• Stretch band
• Silver undervisor
• Head circumference: 22”–23⅞” (55.9 cm–60.6 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh
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