Abstract
A discussion of Norn magic words preserved in the folklore and dialects of Shetland and Orkney, with reference to their connection to old Norse magical practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Islands of Place and Space |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Festschrift in Honour of Arne Kruse |
| Editors | Christian Cooijmans |
| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Publisher | Scottish Society for Northern Studies |
| Chapter | XIV |
| Pages | 299 |
| Number of pages | 317 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781399935234 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- magic
- Norse
- Shetland
- folklore
- language
- norn
- witchcraft