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themostepotenteOkay folks -- so this is where you go if you have a question that's been bugging the shite out of you.
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Let's begin by asking;
If you look at Sirius Black's wanted posters in the movie (a good close up if you're a dork like me and own the actual poster), you'll notice Sirius is holding a sign with the numbers (presumably) 390 and a bunch of symbols.
First and foremost, are we to assume that 390 is Sirius' prison number? Does this mean he's the 390th prisoner of Azkaban? Azkaban has been around for how long and with such a small number? If this is the case, I am truly impressed by the wizarding penal system.
Secondly, what the FUCK are those symbols supposed to denote? Is it some sort of weird sign language? Might the aliens have constructed Azkaban after baffling the Muggles with Stonehenge? (That was a joke, btw :P)
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Your fellow Potteraholics can respond or add a question of their own.
Let's begin by asking;
If you look at Sirius Black's wanted posters in the movie (a good close up if you're a dork like me and own the actual poster), you'll notice Sirius is holding a sign with the numbers (presumably) 390 and a bunch of symbols.
First and foremost, are we to assume that 390 is Sirius' prison number? Does this mean he's the 390th prisoner of Azkaban? Azkaban has been around for how long and with such a small number? If this is the case, I am truly impressed by the wizarding penal system.
Secondly, what the FUCK are those symbols supposed to denote? Is it some sort of weird sign language? Might the aliens have constructed Azkaban after baffling the Muggles with Stonehenge? (That was a joke, btw :P)
Have an unanswerable question? Post it here!
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Date: 2004-08-11 05:17 pm (UTC)IknowIknowIknow!!
The symbols are Viking Runes, more famously known as the ones found in Northern Minnesota, further leading to the controversy over whether the Vikings were there around 400 A.D.
The first one shown on the poster is, I believe, either Kenaz (k)
The meanings are here:
Kenaz: (K: Beacon or torch.) Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now. Passion, sexual love. Kenaz Reversed or Merkstave: Disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity. Nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope.
Gebo: (G: Gift.) Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships. Gebo Merkstave (Gebo cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Greed, loneliness, dependence, over-sacrifice. Obligation, toll, privation, bribery.
Algiz: (Z or -R: Elk, protection.) Protection, a shield. The protective urge to shelter oneself or others. Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life. It can be used to channel energies appropriately. Follow your instincts. Keep hold of success or maintain a position won or earned. Algiz Reversed: or Merkstave: Hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of divine link. Taboo, warning, turning away, that which repels.
Algiz seems very appropriate, although I really can't figure out which one the first should be. Also, I'm fairly sure that Sirius has Rune tattoos as well.
I hope that it helps and hasn't confused anyone further!
Rune Stones
Date: 2004-08-12 06:01 pm (UTC)It would be appreciated if you could include a link to
http://www.metta.org.uk/runes/
when using images from the web site.
Thank you
Re: Rune Stones
Date: 2004-08-12 06:34 pm (UTC)