Jelling stones

The Jelling rune stones from are two of the few stones that are dedicated to Danish royalty and thematize their actions. They were mid-to- late 10th century. Together with the grave hill and the church of Jelling ( image of the church ) they are led by the UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.

The small and older Runestone

On the smaller rune stone is written: "King Gorm built this monument to Thyra his wife, the pride of Denmark. " Gorm was the founder of Jellingdynastie and defending Denmark against the Swedes. His wife Thyra (or Thorwi ) is attributed to that they had built the Danewerk.

The large and younger Runestone

Stands on the large rune stone: " King Harald ordered to build this stone in memory of Gorm, his father, and Thyra, his mother's Harald, who ( which ) is the whole of Denmark and Norway submitted and the Danes made ​​to Christians.. "

Runic writing is on all three sides of the stone. On each side there is the representation of a battle between lion and snake and a representation of Christ. The animal figures are naturalistic constructed as in previous styles. They are less entangled and also have bright colors. This is referred to as moms style.

Gallery

Runic stones, back

Rune stones in front of grave mound

Small Runestone, writing page

Small Runestone, writing page

Large Runestone, writing page

Large Runestone, Scene Side

Large Runestone, Scene Side