Runes in Finland

Only a handful of runic inscriptions have been found in the territory of present-day Finland. These are, however, varied in their age, geographical distribution, and the type of artefact on which they are carved. Some are imported, but others point to local runic literacy. Discussion of runes in Finland—or their lack—has been a recurring theme in discussion of Finnish prehistory, particularly the question of continuity in the Swedish-speaking population. The chapters in this volume consider...