Gebo

Gebo is the sixth letter of the Runic alphabet known as the Futhark. It represents the G sound.

Meaning

Gebo literally means Gift. It stands for trade and sacrifice.

Anglo-Saxon runic poems

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:	English Translation:
ᚷ Gyfu gumena byþ gleng and herenys, ƿraþu and ƿyrþscype and ƿræcna gehƿam ar and ætƿist, ðe byþ oþra leas.	Generosity brings credit and honour, which support one’s dignity; it furnishes help and subsistence to all broken men who are devoid of aught else.

Videos

The Names of the Runes (Elder Futhark)

Norwegian rune poem, read in Old Norse

References

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