Silver as Bridewealth - An Interpretation of Viking Age Silver Hoards on Gotland, Sweden
A remarkably large number of Viking Age silver hoards have been found on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. The reasons for this richness of finds have been the subject of much debate. This article presents an interpretation that has not been previously discussed. According to this, silver wa...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Svenska Arkeologiska Samfundet
1993-12-01
|
| Series: | Current Swedish Archaeology |
| Online Access: | https://193.10.12.85:443/csa/article/view/1261 |