What does the Jelling Stone say?
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What does the Jelling Stone say?
The inscription on the older and smaller of the Jelling stones (Jelling I, Rundata DR 41) translates to “King Gormr made this monument in memory of Thyrvé, his wife, Denmark’s adornment.”
Why are the Jelling Stones called the birth certificate of Denmark?
The biggest runic stone is called “The Birth Certificate of Denmark” – and the two runic stones at Jelling – as well as the to royal burial mounds symbolizes the foundation of the Danish nation – and the first sign that the Danes being converted to Christianity around year 964 A.C..
Who made the Jelling Stone?
King Harald Bluetooth
Around the year 965 King Harald Bluetooth erected the large rune stone in Jelling. The stone was raised in memory of King Harald’s parents, Gorm and Thyra. The inscription on the stone also gives an account of Harald’s achievements. He unified Denmark and made the Danes Christian.
Where is the Jelling Stone?
Denmark
After introducing Christianity into Denmark, and integrating Norway with the country, Harald Bluetooth proclaimed his achievements by erecting a stone between the two mounds and building the first wooden church at Jelling. The large runic stone is located exactly midway between the two mounds.
Why are the picture stones at Jelling important to history?
Its carvings depict ornamental animal forms, sophisticated interlacing linear patterns, and a Christian theme (the Crucifixion). Jelling stone, raised by King Gorm the Old in the 10th century as a memorial to his wife, Queen Thyre.
What is a Jelling Cup?
by Unknown. published on 18 October 2018. Drawing depicting the Jelling cup – a Viking Age silver cup found in a burial mound at the site of Jelling, Denmark. It is decorated with typical Viking Age animal ornamentation, in this case of the so-called Jelling style variety, which was named after this particular cup.
When was the Jelling Stone created?
Jelling stones, two 10th-century royal gravestones found in Jutland, best known of all Danish runic inscriptions. The earlier stone, a memorial honouring Queen Thyre, was commissioned by her husband, King Gorm the Old, last pagan king of Denmark.
