'Alu': A Mystery Runic Word

The word 'alu' is inscribed on numerous objects in the Elder Futhark rune alphabet, often in isolation. This video takes a look at what evidence there is for what it might mean, including fresh information on the linguistic side of the debate. Part 7 of A Free Course on Runes (part 1: https://vimeo.com/795605248 ) Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit https://jacksonwcrawford.com/ (includes bio and linked list of all videos). Jackson Crawford’s Patreon page:   / norsebysw   Visit Grimfrost at https://glnk.io/6q1z/jacksoncrawford Latest FAQs: https://vimeo.com/375149287 (updated Nov. 2019). Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Wanderers-Hava... Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-St... Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Poetic... Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the... or https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Volsungs-... Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Saga-o... Music © I See Hawks in L.A., courtesy of the artist. Visit http://www.iseehawks.com/ Logos and channel artwork by Justin Baird. See more of his work at: justinbairddesign.com