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Topic: Laukaz


In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Elder Futhark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are usually short inscriptions on jewellery (bracteates, fibulae), utensils or weapons and found in graves or bogs.
Words frequently appearing in inscriptions on bracteates with possibly magical significance are alu, laþu and laukaz.
Their meaning is unclear, although alu has been associated with "ale, intoxicating drink", in a context of ritual drinking, and laukaz with "leek, garlic", in a context of fertility and growth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elder_Futhark   (765 words)

  
 RealMagick Article: Laguz/Laukaz by Jordsvin
It means “lake.” Laukaz is the alternative name and means “leek,” a member of the onion family.
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Thus, to me at least, as Laukaz, this rune provides a path to her as well.
realmagick.com /articles/91/2191.html   (2182 words)

  
 Pagan News - Pagan News & Information
It is the rune of the rough passage, of the terrifying transformation.
An alternate name for this rune in the Proto-Germanic is Laukaz or the leek.
Leeks are known for their rapid growth and are sacred to the god Thunor (Thor).
www.pagannews.com /cgi-bin/runes.pl?Lagu/Laguz   (298 words)

  
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The ship burial of the Vikings and the symbolic water crossing used by them are also examples of this belief.
The word Laukaz also means "leek," which is also expressed into he Old Norse name Laukr.
This stands as a symbol of organic growth, phallic power (virtue), and fertility in the physical as well as spiritual realms.
www.angelfire.com /realm3/hafapea/magickpages/runes/laguz.html   (684 words)

  
 Tara Hill Designs - Specialty Items
The Irish made thousands of small carvings and jewellery pieces from bog oak which were sold to tourists during the Victorian era.
The use of magical words such as 'alu' and 'laukaz' are commonly found on some of the earliest runic inscriptions.
Bog oak comes from ancient trees dug from peat bogs, usually in Ireland.
www.tarahill.com /special.html   (304 words)

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