Rök Runestone, Norse runestone at Röks church, Sweden
The granite stone rises 382 centimeters high and 138 centimeters wide, containing over 760 runic characters across five of its surfaces.
Dating from the 9th century, this monument was commissioned by a man named Varin to commemorate his deceased son and record Norse mythology.
The inscription represents the first piece of written Swedish literature, incorporating multiple runic alphabets and advanced encryption methods for the text.
The stone remains protected under a pyramid-shaped roof next to Röks church in Östergötland, allowing visitors to examine the inscriptions throughout the year.
The text mentions twenty kings, references to Thor, and includes narratives about historical figures such as Theodoric the Great from Ostrogothic heritage.
Location: Ödeshög Municipality
Inception: 9 century
Height: 382 cm
Width: 138 cm
GPS coordinates: 58.29504,14.77507
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:21
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