Aett
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aett is a noun meaning (sometimes paganism) A division of the runic alphabet containing eight runes.
Meaning
(sometimes paganism) A division of the runic alphabet containing eight runes.
Example Sentences
The runic futhark is usually divided into three aetts.
1993 The Elements of The Runes, Bernard King, Element, →ISBN, page 110. When we examined runic divination, we related, in passing, the phases of the moon to the three ættir of the Common Germanic Futhark.
1984 Fortune -Telling By Runes, David & Julia Line, The Aquarian Press, →ISBN page 15. Known as aettir, these basic divisions were sometimes named after Norse deities: Freya's eight, Hagal's eight and Tiu's eight.
Each Aett contains certain runes that cover similar concepts. For example each has a rune for light, as in Kanauz the torch, Sowelo the sun, and Dagaz the day. The light becomes greater in power as we progress through the Aettir.
Word Forms
- aettir
- aetts
Related Words
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