Seeland-II-C

Seeland- II -C ( Sjaelland bracteate 2) is an amulet that was found on Zealand, Denmark. It is dated AD to the Iron Age between 100 and 500 AD. In the middle of the amulet, a rider is depicted with spear. The picture is framed by a runic inscription. The inscription reads in Latin letters transcribed:

The final, triple - Rune ttt consists of three superimposed Tiwaz characters. There are farauisa different interpretations of the word. It could relate to travel, or it could refer to the knowledge of the subject. Accordingly, the authors come to different translations of the inscription:

With " Hariuha " Odin or Wotan appears ( a Ase, Germanic deity ) to be meant. This helps in Germanic mythology different names, so-called Kognomen or nickname to when he came among men, not to be recognized immediately. A hat with a wide brim strengthened its camouflage. The ornaments of the rider point to these attributes.

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