8th Century 'Odin' with raven 'horns' found Funen, Denmark
Title
8th Century 'Odin' with raven 'horns' found Funen, Denmark
Subject
Archaeological artefacts
Description
DR (Danish state broadcaster) news story 7th October 2016- 5cm 8th century Odin figure found August 2016 by amateur at Mesinge, Hindsholm, Funen, Denmark. Østfyn Museum: What looks like horns appears to be ravens Huginn og Muninn,
This type of figure is often interpreted as Odinn because of the bird-headed horns, and because it is associated with helmet plates showing a similar figure guiding a warrior's spear to its target.
This type of figure is often interpreted as Odinn because of the bird-headed horns, and because it is associated with helmet plates showing a similar figure guiding a warrior's spear to its target.
Creator
Danmarks Radio
Source
Danmarks Radio
Publisher
Danmarks Radio
Date
07/10/2016
Contributor
Ciara Ní Riain
Rights
Danmarks Radio
Format
Hyperlink
Language
Dansk
Danish
Type
Hyperlink
Identifier
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2500
Coverage
8th century, 9th century, Viking Age, Denmark, Funen, Danmark, Fyn, Vikingatida, Vikingtiden
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