Futhor

Futhor is a term that can refer to multiple concepts, primarily related to ancient Germanic languages and runes. Most commonly, it is used as an alternative spelling for "Futhark," the runic alphabet used by Germanic peoples in the early Middle Ages. The Futhark is divided into different versions, with the Elder Futhark being the oldest, followed by the Younger Futhark and the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc. Each version contains a set of runes, which were used for writing and sometimes for magical or divinatory purposes.

The name "Futhark" itself is derived from the first six runes of the Elder Futhark: F, U, Þ, A, R, K. Similarly, "Futhor" can be seen as a variation of this phonetic derivation, emphasizing the sounds of the early runes. The precise origin and evolution of these terms are subjects of linguistic and historical study. While "Futhark" is the more widely recognized term today, "Futhor" occasionally appears in older texts or in specific academic contexts discussing variations in runic nomenclature. Understanding Futhor necessitates an understanding of the runic alphabets and their historical significance in Northern Europe.