ELDER FUTHARK · TÝR’S ÆTT · RUNE 17

Tiwaz rune meaning ᛏ

The Tiwaz rune carved on a stone, from Velvet Omen’s rune set

Justice · Courage · Honour

What does the Tiwaz rune mean?

The name is usually reconstructed as Tiwaz, the god Týr, linked with justice and self-sacrifice. Tiwaz can reflect courage and fairness: doing what is right even when it costs you.

A question for reflection

What would the fair or courageous choice be?

One small step

Stand up for one thing you believe is right.

The Tiwaz rune at a glance

Letter: t
Position: rune 17 of 24, in Týr’s ætt
Glyph: ᛏ

Is the Tiwaz rune a hate symbol?

Some runes, including this one, were appropriated by the Nazis and are still misused by extremist groups. Velvet Omen rejects that use: here the rune is read only in its historical and reflective sense.

Nearby runes

Sowilo ᛊ · Berkano ᛒ · All of Týr’s ætt · All 24 runes

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Rune stones: Velvet Omen’s original artwork. Runes were first an alphabet; reading them is a modern, reflective practice.