The term "Futhark" is derived from the first six runes of the runic alphabet: Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido, and Kenaz. The Elder Futhark consists of 24 runes, which are divided into three groups called Aetts. These groups are the Aett of Love (Freya/Freyr Aett), the Aett of Order (Hagal/Hagalz Aett), and the Aett of Knowledge (Tiwaz/Tyr Aett). Each rune represents a phonetic sound and a word, with deeper meanings derived from runic poems. These poems, mostly from the Scandinavian region, especially Anglo-Saxon sources, form the basis for interpreting the runes and reading rune spreads.
