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The TIWAZ-rune is the rune of the god of heaven, Tyr, and of the god of mystery, Mithra. Tyr is also the sacrifice god and the patron of warriors. Tiwaz is the rune of warriors, and of spiritual warriors. The Tiwaz-rune should be scratched on a spear's tip and on a sword's hilt.

Tiwaz: the god Tyr

Letter value: t

The Numerology number: 16

The meaning: Warrior

The sound: T

The Germanic name: Tys (Tiwaz)

The Norse name: Tyr

The Anglo-Saxon name: Tir, Tiw

The Icelander name: tyr

The Norwegian name: Ty

House Association:House of Tiwar

Keywords/Magical:

Justice, victory, self-sacrifice, analysis, world order

Gods, Goddesses and Deities:

Tyr

Lore:

This rune embodies the force of the god Tyr. He is the Norse god of law and justice. Tyr rules over the administration of right and honorable justice, so he is invoked for victory and is therefore an important war god. In northern mythology, it is Tyr who sacrifices his hand between the jaws of Fenris wolf in order to save his fellow gods from destruction.

Positive Meaning:

Justice can be expected, and good judgement based on a careful analysis for the facts. Victory will be yours if you have acted wisely. The power of positive self-sacrifice.

Negative Meaning:

Too much analysis can overwhelm you. Stop planning and start doing. Do not over-sacrifice. Injustice.