Why the name Kenaz?

Kenaz is an old rune that is often seen as carrying the meaning "torch" or "fire" and depicted as flaming brand, or a fiery chip of resinous pine wood. The runes is also the symbol for the hard K.

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The traditional meaning of Kenaz is a torch, and in that aspect, Kenaz indicates knowledge revealed. As a torch lights a pathway, so does Kenaz shed light on hidden reasons, underlying causes, unknown or unacknowledged aspects, and hidden motives. Kenaz's element is fire, the fire of creation, the fire of inspiration, the spark of enthusiasm that gets a project going. Kenaz often indicates a creative aspect, a beginning of some creative project.