JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Discovery Shows Viking Religion of Thor and Odin Even Older Than Thought.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wienberg, Christian 3 of 3

Abstract

The bracteate, a thin gold disc worn as jewelry, dates to around the year 400 and is inscribed with runes referring to a local ruler as "a man of Odin." (Bloomberg) -- In Denmark, scholars have found proof in a gold medal that the Viking religion of Odin and Thor is at least 150 years older than previously estimated. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162292576
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