Why did Anglo-Saxon runes feature angular shapes with straight lines rather than curved ones?

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The angular design was borrowed directly from Greek geometric patterns that influenced early Germanic art.

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Straight lines were considered more aesthetically pleasing and symbolically powerful in Anglo-Saxon religious beliefs.

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The limitation was imposed by the primitive tools available to Anglo-Saxon craftsmen during the 5th century.

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Runic inscriptions were cut into hard materials such as stone, bone, or wood, making straight lines more practical than curved ones.

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