The origins of runes are unclear but they were probably developed by
A)the Goths (Germanic subfamily of Indo-European).
B)the Picts (Celtic subfamily of Indo-European).
C)the Greeks (Hellenic subfamily of Indo-European).
D)the Albanians (Illyrian subfamily of Indo-European).

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The Goths, a Germanic subfamily of Indo-European origin, are the most likely originators of the runes. There is evidence of runic inscriptions from the Goths in the 3rd century CE, predating any other known runic inscriptions. Additionally, the Goths had a strong tradition of using writing and had connections to other cultures where writing systems had developed, making it likely that they developed the runes themselves.

The Origins of Runes Are Unclear but They Were Probably