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04.06.2021

Idol Slipshavn skog

In 1981, an intriguing discovery was made in Slipshavn skog, Nyborg, Denmark. It was a golden figure adorned with double golden necklace-rings, and it is believed to represent a chieftain. This artifact has been dated to the 6th century AD.

In more recent times, additional discoveries of idols and figures have strengthened the connection between the practice of wearing rings and the northern regions. One noteworthy finding is a suspected wooden idol dating back to the 5th century AD, uncovered in Rude Eskilstrup on the island of Zealand. This idol possibly signifies a continuity of the tradition of depicting goddesses with necklace-rings, a practice that had its roots in the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age as a sacred symbol.

The figure from the 6th century AD clearly illustrates that the wearing of gold rings was indeed a prevalent custom in the North during that era, shedding light on the historical jewelry and cultural practices of the time.

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