Connectedness with things. Animated objects of Viking Age Scandinavia and early medieval Europe
Julie Lund
Abstract This article examines a small group of artefacts the Viking Age that may have been perceived as animated objects. These specific weapons and pieces jewellery appear in narratives Old Norse sources named, having will their own, possessing personhood. In archaeological contexts same types artefact are handled categorically differently than rest material culture. Further, possible links between these perspectives role objects early medieval Christianity Carolingian Empire examined through studies reopening Reihengräber phenomenon furta sacra . By linking social biographies with animism, aims to identify aspects ontology its similarities Christianity.
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