Peasants And Prayers

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Discover the fascinating story of runic writing in medieval Greenland, starting with the discovery of the Kingittorsuaq stone in 1821. This book explores nearly 200 years of research into runic and Roman letter artifacts found across Greenland.

An in-depth look at the Norse runic inscriptions and writing traditions in Greenland's medieval rural society.

The Norse settlement in Greenland, established in the late 10th century and abandoned by the mid-15th century, left behind a remarkable collection of inscriptions carved on gravestones, crosses, amulets, and everyday objects. Thanks to Greenland’s exceptional preservation conditions, these runic materials offer a rare glimpse into the medieval practice of writing within a rural community-an opportunity not available in many other parts of the world. These inscriptions are invaluable not only for understanding the history of Norse Greenland but also for enriching our knowledge of medieval runic writing as a whole.

Since the initial finds, numerous scholars have contributed to the study of Greenlandic runic inscriptions. Between 2009 and 2013, the National Museum of Denmark led a research program culminating in this comprehensive publication. The book delves into the use and process of runic writing in medieval Greenland, structured into four main chapters:

• Introduction: covering research history, dating, chronology, runes and orthography, and language
• Artefacts and inscriptions: analyzing the different types of inscribed objects
• Literacy: placing the inscriptions within theoretical and contextual frameworks
• Conclusions and perspectives: including bibliography and summaries in English, Greenlandic, and Danish

Additionally, the book features an extensive catalogue with detailed information and drawings of the inscribed artifacts, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Norse Greenland and medieval runic traditions.

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