Einang stone

The Einangstein ( norw Einangsteinen ) is a rune stone, which stands in its original place, near Fagernes in the province of Oppland in Norway. Its inscription has been dated to the 4th century. The Einangstein stands on a hillside grave in the cemetery of Gardberg. Around the same age are the Kylverstein in Sweden and the Barmen stone in Norway, which are known for their runic inscriptions in the Elder Futhark.

The Einangstein is the oldest rune stone mentioned in the inscription, the word " runo " Rune ( in the singular). Furthermore, the verb " faihido ", which translates to " painted " is displayed for the act of inscription. This may mean that the inscriptions were originally highlighted. The generally accepted interpretation of the inscription was created by Erik Moltke in 1938. He guessed that. In the original inscription before the first rune that is visible today, about four runes are missing

The text

The reading is translated:

• ðagastiR wrote ( and ) painted these runic inscription.

Since the stone stands on a grave mound, he is to be interpreted as a grave stone. Why the inscription but not the buried person, but only the rune carver called, remains open.