Runes as Writing

King Atli invited Gunnar and Hogni to visit him and sent Vingi or Knefrod as messenger. Gudrun knew his treacherous plans and sent a message in runes saying that they should not come, and as a sign she sent Hogni the ring, Andvari’s Jewel, and twisted round it a wolf’s hair.


- Poetic Edda, Dráp Niflunga