Documenting and Interpreting the Picture Stones of Gotland: Old Problems and New Approaches
Gotland’s picture stones are a unique source for the study of pre-Christian religion. However, there are many still unsolved problems that make it difficult to use this treasure. The main problem is the cur- rent condition of the figurative carvings, which in many cases are hardly recognizable. S....
Main Author: | Sigmund Oehrl |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Svenska Arkeologiska Samfundet
2017-12-01
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Series: | Current Swedish Archaeology |
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Online Access: | https://193.10.12.85:443/csa/article/view/274 |
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