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Imagining the Holy Land in the Old Norse World
mikael males2021, Tracing the Jerusalem Code, 1: The Holy Christian Cultures in Medieval Scandinavia (ca. 100–1536)
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The paper explores the intersection of Old Norse culture and the imagery of the Holy Land, particularly through inscriptions found in Orkney. It suggests that these inscriptions reflect a narrative where the world of sagas and Holy Land adventures are intertwined, indicating that the carvers of these inscriptions may have seen themselves as part of a heroic tradition. Additionally, it discusses how elements from sagas resonate within the context of these inscriptions, offering insight into the mentality and cultural memory of the Norse people during this period.
