Essays about: "Late Iron Age Scandinavia"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Late Iron Age Scandinavia.
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1. Queering the Normal? : An intersectional study of gender identities and roles in the Late Iron Age cemeteries at Lovö, Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the relationship between grave goods and the identity of buried individuals. The interpretation of sex and gender, as well as gendered grave goods in Late Iron Age Scandinavia, is of a particular focus. READ MORE
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2. Artisanal Perspectives on Valsgärde : A technical analysis of scabbards
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)Abstract : The scabbards from the Valsgärde boat-graves are fine works of artisanship, the person who made them put many hours of work into them. It is easy to get lost in typologies and books,but one must not forget that some crafts are still being practiced to this day. READ MORE
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3. Audhumbla and Heidrun beyond gods and mead : Species selection for production of leather in Late Iron Age Scandinavia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/ArkeologiAbstract : Leather has been one of the most common crafting materials in human history. With its incredible versatility it has been used for clothes, shelter, books, armour, containers, decoration, and everything in between. READ MORE
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4. Magic and Medicine : A Study of Magical Healing in Pre-Christian Scandinavia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/ArkeologiAbstract : This thesis aims to explore the various forms of healing magic; seiðr, galdr, and herbal medicine, of the Late Scandinavian Iron Age. I aim to analyse how magic can be found in the medicinal empirical material, who used these objects, and, on whom. The analysis is limited to physical sickness and what caused said diseases. READ MORE
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5. Leather in Late Iron Age Scandinavia : From elk-traps to cheese-glue
University essay from Uppsala universitet/ArkeologiAbstract : Leather is a material that throughout history has been very important for humankind. Up until recently is has often however, together with other organic materials, not been given the attention it might deserve. READ MORE