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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. |
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