Rings in early Germanic cultures
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title:
Rings in early Germanic cultures
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A prominent position is held by rings in early Germanic cultures, appearing both in archaeology throughout areas settled by Germanic peoples, and in textual sources discussing their practices and beliefs. They are notably associated with the related aspects of wealth, being used as forms of currency in the Early Medieval Period, and swearing sacred oaths, often dedicated to, or witnessed by, the gods. The sacrality of rings is reflected in Germanic mythology and ring bestowal held a central role
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rings_in_early_Germanic_cultures
date created:
2022-08-28T11:59:42Z
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2024-09-10T01:56:31Z
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