The Possible Origin of the Goths Traced through the Symbolism of Rings and through Place-Names Containing the Element Ring

The Possible Origin of the Goths Traced through the Symbolism of Rings and through Place-Names Containing the Element Ring

The following article deals with the ringfinds in the Nordic countries, ring symbolism and Nordic and Continental place names containing the element Ring, and the author links these phenomena with the Goths. He sees a connection between the rings and the Gothic religion both in the cult of the god G...

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Main Author: Ingemar Nordgren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies 2000-06-01
Series:Migracijske i etničke teme
Subjects:
ring cult
warrior
symbol
religion
Goths
Gautic origin
Online Access:http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/159107

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http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/159107

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