Stora Hammar stone

Stora Hammar stone

(coord|57|44|N|18|50|E|).

Depicted are scenes with mythological, religious and martial background, including a sacrifice scene with a Valknut over the altar, and a longship manned with armed warriors. It has been interpreted as illustrating the legend of Hildr.

ee also

*Tängelgarda stone

External links

* [http://home.no.net/ahruner/go-rune-laerbro-stora-hammars.jpgimage]
* [http://p.vtourist.com/646415-The_saga_of_Hild-Gotland.jpgimage]


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