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'Gods in Geography' Poster at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre
A map of some of the Danish place names with connections to the Norse gods,on display in an exhibition on legacy at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre.See theirwebsitefor more information.
8th Century 'Odin' with raven 'horns' found Funen, Denmark
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,
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Aerial photograph of the Skuldelev excavations in the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
An aerial photograph taken in 1962, showing the barrier in the Roskilde Fjord constructed to excavate the five Skuldelev ships. These ships are now on display in the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
Amber Thor's hammer
Amber Thor's hammer from Hedeby. It is currently exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu.
Amulets from Árós
On the photo are iron Thor's hammer and small, bronze axehead.
These amulets have been found in Århus (Árós in the Viking Age). Currently they are displayed on permanent exhibition in the Moesgård Museum.
These amulets have been found in Århus (Árós in the Viking Age). Currently they are displayed on permanent exhibition in the Moesgård Museum.
Artefact from Árós
On the photo are (from upper left corner):
- miniature spearhead;
- miniature lead anchor;
- Thor's hammer;
- awl with handle made of polished reed deer antler;
- patrix bearing Thor's hammer;
- Gotland's box brooch;
- hanging lamp made…
- miniature spearhead;
- miniature lead anchor;
- Thor's hammer;
- awl with handle made of polished reed deer antler;
- patrix bearing Thor's hammer;
- Gotland's box brooch;
- hanging lamp made…
Assorted bronze objects on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Bronze objects, including keys, found at Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Axe heads on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Woodworking axes from Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Ballast in the hold of the Sea Stallion reconstructed Viking Ship
The Vikings used large stones as ballast in Viking ships, a practice still common in traditional boats in Norway. For more information see…
Beads and gaming pieces of amber on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Beads and gaming pieces of amber, some unfinished. Found in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Beads from the Marketplace in Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Beads from the period c.700-850 excavated from Ribe Marketplace, and demonstrating the development in styles. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Blå Thor beer - by appointment to the Royal Danish Court
Blå Thor. [Blue Thor] Royal warrant. ‘Denmark’s most beautiful beer.’ Brewery Synnestvedts Bayerske Ølbryggeri established in Randers, Denmark, 1850, renamed Thor in 1873. Blå Thor beer launched 1964. Won Brussels…
Bone combs on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Bone combs and comb parts from Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Bronze artefact from Hedeby
This 'plaque', in a form of a dragon- snake-head, has been cast of bronze. Probably it was a part of a bigger find.
This find is a part of permanent exhibition in Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
This find is a part of permanent exhibition in Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
Bronze Thor's hammer from Hedeby
Bronze Thor's hammer has been found in trade emporium in Hedeby / Haithabu.
This find is a part of permanent exhibition in Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
This find is a part of permanent exhibition in Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
Byzantine lead seal on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Lead seal from Byzantine Empire. Refers to Theodosius and dates to c. 840. Found near Ribe Marketplace. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Café Sejd in Jelling
Café Sejd is locates on Gormstorv 7a in Jelling (Denmark).
Word 'sejd' (ON seiðr) is name of complex magic practices, which (according to the written sources) have been used by the gods (e.g. Odin, Freya), supernatural beings and people (mainly…
Word 'sejd' (ON seiðr) is name of complex magic practices, which (according to the written sources) have been used by the gods (e.g. Odin, Freya), supernatural beings and people (mainly…
Clinker nails and axes on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Iron axes, scrapers, and clinker nails associated with ship building or repair in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Comb fragments at Aros in the Viking Age exhibition on excavation site Århus Denmark
Comb fragments at 'Aros in the Viking Age' exhibition on excavation site underneath Nordea Bank in Århus Denmark. Aros = Århus. Replicas and original artefacts from everyday life in Viking Århus.
Copy of a silver pendant (Odin?) on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A copy of a Viking-Age silver pendant excavated at Ribe, and interpreted as representing Odin. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/