Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure
The inscription ‘He is Odin’s man’ is seen in a round half circle over the head of a figure on a golden bracteate unearthed in Vindelev, Denmark in late 2020. Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark. (Arnold Mikkelsen, The National Museum of Denmark via AP)
By JAMES BROOKS
Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020....
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