The Elder Futhark consists of 24 runes. It is divided into three aettir, three rune families. Each rune has a fixed place in the Elder Futhark and this order is related to time-cycles. Sometimes Othila and Dagaz switch places. Historical evidence exists for both ways.



Each aett is ruled over by a Norse deity and has its own energy. The first aett is ruled over by Freya, the second by Heimdall and the third by Tyr.