This is a runic themed coordinated web set I created based on the Elder Futhark.  The Elder Futhark (or Elder Fuþark, Older Futhark, Old Futhark) is the oldest form of the runic alphabet, used by Germanic tribes for Proto-Norse and other Migration period Germanic dialects of the 2nd to 8th centuries for inscriptions on artifacts (jewelery, amulets, tools, weapons) and rune stones.

Above you see a sample of how a web page title could be inserted into the stone title image created for this set.  There is a blank of the image in the .zip file below.    If you don't have a graphic program capable of doing that, e-mail me and I will do it for you as time allows.  Below you will find the rune graphic divider and stone bullet designed for this page.  There are also clipart buttons: e-mail, and blank for you to customize.   Coordinating navigation graphics that could be placed at the bottom of each page if appropriate are also included.

	Futhark, is a word composed from the first six letters of the runic alphabet, namely f, u, th, a, r, and k.  In this way, "Futhark" is analogous to the word "alphabet," which is from alpha and beta, the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
	The word rune is means "secret, something hidden."  This indicates that knowledge of the runes was originally considered esoteric, or restricted to an elite.
	The angular shapes of the runes are shared with most contemporary alphabets of the period used for carving in wood or stone.  A peculiarity of the runic alphabet as compared to the Old Italic family is rather the absence of horizontal strokes.

       





Fonts used for sample title and on buttons is a combination of: "Runic" and "Acropolis Now"

        To save, you may download the .zip file which includes the Elder Futhark - Rune graphics, clip art, instructions and HTML template.  Do not link to the graphics on this page!  Please note that this set is free to use on personal websites only (donations are always appreciated).  Those sites that hope to generate income (business site) there is a one time $10 minimum requested donation payable through Pay Pal.

        Whether it is a commercial or personal web site,  a text link to this site MUST appear on all pages you use these designs on.  Below is a suggested format:

Rune  web theme set courtesy of  Crystal Cloud Graphics.

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