Uppsala's Echoes of the Past: The Tale of Two Runic Brothers

In Universitetsparken, Uppsala, stands Upplands runinskrifter 937. Originally from Funbo parish, its unique shape, like a rune orm, with the inscription starting from the snake's tail and ending at its head, sets it apart. Similar inscription and ornamentation can be found on U 991 and U 971, both in Broby. In the Middle Ages, runestones were used as religious symbols and status symbols, and the inscriptions often recount stories of battles, love, or family relationships. U 937, like its medieval counterparts, was initially part of a monument with multiple stones.

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