runestone rakstenen Axes article no 2317

article no 2317

Approximate size: 45 x 45 mm (1

It translates from Old Norse to:

holding Mjölnir - his magical hammer that was capable of levelling mountains and was so heavy that no one else was able to lift it from the ground

runestone rakstenen Axes article no 2317The Rkstenen runestone is one of the most famous runestones, featuring the longest known runic inscription in stone. Dating back to the 9th century, it is considered the first piece of written Swedish literature and thus it marks the beginning of the history of Swedish literature. The inscription translates to: In memory of Vmrstand these runes. And Varinn coloured them, the father, in memory of his dead son. I say the folktale to the young men, which