"Wisdom is welcome wherever it comes from."
- Bandamanna Saga, c.10
The Rune Ansuz
The use of the Viking runes (from the root ' run- ' of the ancient Gothic, translated as ' secret ' or ' whisper ') mainly comprised writing in the ancient Germanic languages, especially in the islands of Great Britain and the region from Scandinavia, although it eventually expanded to the regions of Eastern and Central Europe during the Middle Ages . According to ancient Scandinavian beliefs, the origin of these runes comes from the gods. It is a gift that Odin gives to men.
These runes were also used for magical purposes . According to beliefs, they have the ability to materialize invocations and spells written on objects. And thanks to the German-Austrian writer Guido von List, and his system of modern divination of armanen runes, the power of the Viking runes has come to us today.
This time, we will talk about the Anzus rune .
Mythology of the Rune Anzus
This rune gets its name from Anzus, which is the protogermanic for Æsir . Æsir is the plural of ǫ́ss (whose protogermanic is ans ), and is the name given to the mortal gods members of the main pantheon in the Nordic religion, mainly related to power and war. That is why the Anzus rune is also known under its name in the old Norse, Óss .
These gods, inhabitants of the Asgard, emerged in the religion of Scandinavia after the Indo-European invasions, and were integrated into the pantheon of the Vanir, the oldest gods related to fertility and wisdom, with whom they will battle and relate throughout of all mythology.
The main gods of those represented by the Anzus rune are Odin, head of the Æsir, who along with his brothers Vili and Vé creates the world; Thor, god of thunder and strength; Frigg, goddess of fertility and love; Tyr, god of war; and Baldr, the god of peace, forgiveness and light.
The word Anzus has also been translated as " mouth " and " estuary ".
Meaning of the Rune Anzus
The relationship of this rune with the main gods speaks of wisdom, specifically with the spoken word . Words are energy, and well used can be a great healing and creative tool. He urges us to think before speaking, and to communicate what we know with confidence and humility.
The Anzus rune also invites us to receive, to be attentive to the messages and signals that are given in our eternal communication with the Universe . The key is to be open to novelty.
Its relationship with the gods also makes it a great connection with the Superior Forces, the disposition to something bigger and respect for the elders.
This rune can be the architect of a new life, new encounters and new paths.
When the Anzus rune is inverted, it tells us about the experience obtained in adversity. It is important to be cautious when talking, respect secrets and silence. It is also advisable to be careful with what is communicated and when it is spoken. Remember that every idea and thought requires a process of maturation before reaching its finished form.
Words must be a reflection of wisdom . This should reflect our knowledge over time. And knowledge is given where there is humility to recognize that it is not known.
May your words be your instrument to heal and to create.
AUTHOR: Lucas, editor and translator of the great family of hermandadblanca.org
SOURCES:
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfabeto_r%C3%BAnico
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magia_r%C3%BAnica
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runas_armanen
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86sir
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansuz_(rune)
- https://www.enbuenasmanos.com/la-runa-anzus
