Algiz

English

The rune Algiz ⟨ᛉ⟩

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Proto-Germanic *algiz (“elk”). Doublet of alce.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑlɡiːz/
• Rhymes: -iːz

Noun

Algiz (uncountable)

1. The 15th rune in the Elder Futhark, the 7th rune in Hagal's Aett, ⟨ᛉ⟩.

   Synonym: Elhaz

   • 2009, Galina Krasskova, Runes: Theory & Practice, Red Wheel/Weiser, →ISBN, page 95:

     Algiz is a solid, stable, and very firm rune. It makes a good fence or wall, and functions nicely to guard one's Wyrd and one's property.

   • 2011, Ilona Andrews, Magic Slays, Penguin, →ISBN, page 73:

     Algiz, one of the oldest runes, associated with sedge grass, and Thor, and Heimdall, and a number of other things depending on who you asked and which runic alphabet you used. Algiz had a universal meaning: protection.

   • 2020, Denny Sargent, Werewolf Magick: Authentic Practical Lycanthropy‎^[1], Llewellyn Worldwide, →ISBN:

     Hold up the stone and trace the Algiz rune in the air before you. Visualize it as glowing with white, purifying light. As you do so, growl the word Algiz.

Further reading

• Algiz on Wikipedia.Wikipedia