The Political Symbolism of Ants and Bees in Old Norse Sources
In this article I discuss the political themes attached to the eusocial creatures, specifically ants and bees, in Old Norse sources. I consider the situation of Old Norse as a transnational literature, encompassing one country that lacked ants and bees (Iceland) and one that did not (Norway). Althou...
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| Language: | English |
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Novus
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Collegium Medievale |
| Online Access: | http://ojs.novus.no/index.php/CM/article/view/1871 |