Communicating Identity: The Modern Runes of Orkney

Translated title of the contribution: PRZEKAZUJĄC TOŻSAMOŚĆ: WSPÓŁCZESNE RUNY Z ORKNEY

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Abstract

This paper explores the role of runes in communal identity formation and self-presentation in the small Scottish island group of Orkney. Its data consists of publically visible runic texts which are produced in the 20th and 21st centuries, appearing for example on signage, local products and souvenirs, in logos and public artwork, and on people’s own bodies. It is shown that runes in Orkney function as an outward manifestation of island identity, both towards tourists and internally in the community.
Słowa kluczowe: runy, Orkney, współczesne runy, tożsamość.
Translated title of the contributionPRZEKAZUJĄC TOŻSAMOŚĆ: WSPÓŁCZESNE RUNY Z ORKNEY
Original languageMultiple languages
Pages (from-to)415-430
Number of pages16
JournalStudia Historyczne
Volume2013
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2013
EventRE-MAPPING RUNIC LANDSCAPES - Krakow, Poland
Duration: 25 May 201126 May 2011

Keywords

  • Runes
  • Orkney
  • współczesne runy
  • tożsamość

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