Laukaz or "" is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic name of the l-rune ᛚ, meaning "water" or "lake". In the Anglo-SaxonFuthorc, it is called lagu "ocean". In the Younger Futhark it is called lögr "waterfall" in Icelandic and logr "water" in Norse. The corresponding Gothic letter is 𐌻 l, named lagus. Map of the Pre-Roman Iron Age culture(s) associated with Proto-Germanic, ca 500 BC-50 BC. The area south of Scandinavia is the Jastorf culture Proto-Germanic, the proto-language believed by scholars to be the common ancestor of the Germanic languages, includes among its descendants Dutch, Yiddish... Technical note: Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... A falling water droplet Water (from the Anglo-Saxon and Low German wæter) is a colourless, tasteless, and odourless substance that is essential to all known forms of life and is the most universal solvent. ... A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. ... The Anglo-Saxons refers collectively to the groups of Germanic tribes who achieved dominance in southern Britain from the mid-5th century, forming the basis for the modern English nation. ... Technical note: Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... Ocean (Okeanos, a Greek god of sea and water; Greek ωκεανός) covers almost three quarters (71%) of the surface of the Earth. ... Tower Fall in Yellowstone National Park A waterfall is usually a geological formation resulting from water, often in the form of a stream, flowing over an erosion-resistant rock formation that forms a sudden break in elevation. ... Representation of the Gothic alphabet surrounding its inventor Ulfilas The Gothic alphabet is an alphabetic writing system attributed to Wulfila used exclusively for writing the ancient Gothic language. ...
They are usually short inscriptions on jewellery (bracteates, fibulae), utensils or weapons and found in graves or bogs.
Words frequently appearing in inscriptions on bracteates with possibly magical significance are alu, laþu and laukaz.
Their meaning is unclear, although alu has been associated with "ale, intoxicating drink", in a context of ritual drinking, and laukaz with "leek, garlic", in a context of fertility and growth.
It means lake. Laukaz is the alternative name and means leek, a member of the onion family.
Aside from treating your own minor ailments, like peppermint tea for a tummyache, be aware that it requires YEARS of study to become a competent herbalist.
Thus, to me at least, as Laukaz, this rune provides a path to her as well.
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