This stands in Hólavallagarður Cemetery, Reykjavik. I took a poor picture 18 years ago, and today I traced over what runes I could make out.

Then I learned it's only 134 years old.

It's the gravestone for Sigurður Vigfússon, Sept. 8, 1828–July 8, 1892, pioneer of Icelandic archaeology who set the standards for research and preservation.

The runestone reads: "Reykjavík erected this stone to Sigurd son Vigfús, head of the Antiquities Museum, and Olinda his wife." #runes #runology #Iceland

Thought I'd try my hand at runecarving, just for fun. I found this stick by the creek that some animal stripped of all bark, so that seemed neat.

I carefully penciled in the runes, hoping not to run out of stick. That worked out fine, but the carving was difficult. I don't know what kind of wood this was but it tended to flake and fracture with detailed work. (1/2)
#runes #runology #OldNorse

Writing with runes can be a fun, engaging creative project. Learn how to get started on phonetics, and witness the blessing of a giantess. #runes #OldNorse #runology

http://aborigen-gts.org/2026/02/19/rendering-modern-languages-in-runes/