The origin of the runes remains an unsolved puzzle. In pt 2 of A Complete Course in Runes, Dr. Jackson Crawford explains why this is so hard to answer, reviews why most scholars see the Roman alphabet as the source, & presents the 1st polished picture of his own different hypothesis. Start with pt 1: Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit (includes bio and linked list of all videos). Jackson Crawford’s Patreon page: Visit Grimfrost at Latest FAQs: (updated Nov. 2019). Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: or
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