The term 'Alphabetic Symbol of Yore' can be summarized as a RUNE, which is an ancient alphabetical symbol used in Germanic languages. Runes were used for writing, divination and magical purposes by the Germanic people from about 150 to 1100 AD. Runes were also used in some other parts of Europe, such as Scandinavia, and were later adopted by the Anglo-Saxons. Runes are still used today in some modern forms of divination.