The Sparlösa Runestone attests to the divine origin of the runes. It was carved in the 8-9th Century, and while damaged, the inscription contains the Old Norse term “runar ræginkundu”, runes of divine origin, cognate to proto-Norse “raginakudo” on the Noleby Runestone.

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The Sparlösa Runestone attests to the divine origin of the runes. It was carved in the 8-9th Century, and while damaged, the inscription contains the Old Norse term “runar ræginkundu”, runes of divine origin, cognate to proto-Norse “raginakudo” on the Noleby Runestone. (pic8.co)

The carving on the south face has been theorized to depict the gates of Valhalla.

“…and interpret the runes of divine origin there that Alríkr coloured.”

Another line was carved in Younger Futhark runes, thought to have been added later.

“Gísli made this monument in memory of Gunnarr, his brother.”

> The carving on the south face has been theorized to depict the gates of Valhalla. > “…and interpret the runes of divine origin there that Alríkr coloured.” > Another line was carved in Younger Futhark runes, thought to have been added later. > “Gísli made this monument in memory of Gunnarr, his brother.”

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