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Runes are letters in old Germanic languages and were widely used, in different forms, in countries like Germany, England and - of course - Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Runes have altered shape and sound over time and place, and the original name of the rune alphabet was Futharc. There are three main runic alphabets:
The runes were most likely a development/interpretation of the old Italic alphabets. Germanic people often served in Roman armies which is likely the original point of contact between the different langages/alphabets. Runes were commonly used in Northern Europe until Christianization which took place between 700-1100 AD. Runes lasted the longest in Scandinavia which was Chistianed last. In some areas of Sweden and Norway runes are sometimes still used - in folkloric and decorative contexts.