U+16C9 "ᛉ" Runic Letter Algiz Eolhx Unicode Character

U+16C9 "ᛉ" Runic Letter Algiz Eolhx is a rune from the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets used by Germanic peoples from around the 2nd to the 8th centuries. It represents the sound of a hard "z" or voiced "s" and is often associated with the elk or protection, as its name "Algiz" is thought to derive from a word for the animal, with the character's shape symbolizing a person with outstretched arms or antlers raised in defense. In modern contexts, it is sometimes adopted in esoteric or neo-pagan traditions as a symbol of spiritual shielding or life force.