#44: The Alphabet of the Vikings
The Vikings, known more for their raiding than writing, left behind runestones as proof of their unique alphabet. With up to 2500 runestones found in Sweden, these runes offer a glimpse into Viking communication.
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Germanic and Scandinavian groups widely used Runic symbols before introducing the Latin alphabet. During the Viking Age, these runes were fully used, preserving epic sagas orally until Latin enabled their documentation in writing.