An Anglo-Saxon agate finger-ring engraved with a runic inscription around the outside. 8th-10th century CE, now housed at the British Museum [1649×1566]
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An Anglo-Saxon agate finger-ring engraved with a runic inscription around the outside. 8th-10th century CE, now housed at the British Museum [1649×1566]
by Fuckoff555
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[https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1873-0210-3](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1873-0210-3)
One ring to rule them all…
The inscription is a mysterious phrase in Old English possibly meaning “I am the ring, the powerful/potent one” or “I am the fiery, holy, potent ring,” a powerful protective or magical charm, though its exact meaning remains debated by scholars.
It’s some sort of elvish.
One ring to politely build consensus, and around Golden Hour, you know, suggest we hang out?