Spurkland — Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions (2005)

Summary

An accessible academic survey of Norwegian runes and inscriptions (Elder → Younger Futhark → medieval runes), built around specific inscriptions and their social context. Translated from Norwegian. A good bridge between linguistics and the actual inscriptional material.

• historical-fact A reference on Scandinavian / Norwegian runology and inscriptions. —
• Relevant for the Younger Futhark and for the note "rune magic from inscriptions" (amulets, formulas).

Quality of the evidence

Boydell, peer-reviewed; oriented toward inscriptions (an empirical base). Complements Page's Anglo-Saxon focus and Düwel's German-language survey.