What do the Jelling Stones say?

The inscription on the older and smaller of the Jelling stones (Jelling I, Rundata DR 41) translates to “King Gormr made this monument in memory of Thyrvé, his wife, Denmark’s adornment.”

What does the Jelling Stone tell us about the life of Harald Bluetooth?

Around the year 965 King Harald Bluetooth erected the large rune stone in Jelling. The stone was raised in memory of King Harald’s parents, Gorm and Thyra. The inscription on the stone also gives an account of Harald’s achievements. He unified Denmark and made the Danes Christian.

Why are the Jelling Stones important?

Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church are outstanding examples of the pagan Nordic culture and its transition into Christianity. They were created as royal monuments in the 10th century. The site symbolizes the creation of a unified Denmark and the introduction of Christianity there.

When was the Viking palace complex at Jelling built?

The complex has been dated to the late tenth century, the same period as ring-fortresses such as Trelleborg (see spread 3.10). Therefore, it is likely this complex was built by the same people. Close to the palace complex are two runestones called the Jelling stones.

Why are the Jelling Stones called the birth certificate of Denmark?

The biggest runic stone is called “The Birth Certificate of Denmark” – and the two runic stones at Jelling – as well as the to royal burial mounds symbolizes the foundation of the Danish nation – and the first sign that the Danes being converted to Christianity around year 964 A.C..

Why was Harald called Bluetooth?

Scholars say Harald was nicknamed “Blåtand,” meaning blue tooth, because he had a dead tooth that looked blue and dark.

Was King Harald of Norway a good king?

Notably Harald is here described as being the first to rule the entire coastal region of Norway, as opposed to all of Norway. The interior is described to as having been ruled by petty kings, however it is said that Harald as good as ruled this region as well.

Who made the Jelling Stones?

The big Jelling Stone – was erected by King Harald Bluetooth in 964 A.C. – to honour his parents King Gorm the Old and Queen Thyra Danebod – and is a National Monument together with the little runic stone raised by King Gorm in remembrance of his wife Queen Thyra Danebod in 954.

What is a Jelling Cup?

by Unknown. published on 18 October 2018. Drawing depicting the Jelling cup – a Viking Age silver cup found in a burial mound at the site of Jelling, Denmark. It is decorated with typical Viking Age animal ornamentation, in this case of the so-called Jelling style variety, which was named after this particular cup.

Is Bluetooth a rune?

The squiggle of shapes in the bright blue brandmark comes from the runes in the Roman alphabet representing “H” and “B”. In other words, they’re the initials for Harald Bluetooth. In technical terms, the Bluetooth logo is a “bind-rune”. This simply means that it’s an image made up of two runes merged together.

Where did Harald go after he left Norway?

Kievan Rus’
In the battle, Olaf and Harald were defeated by forces loyal to Cnut, and Harald was forced into exile to Kievan Rus’ (the sagas’ Garðaríki).