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Medieval Icelandic Manuscripts
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Summary
Medieval Icelandic Manuscripts
are a crucial
Window into the culture
, literature, and
Law of medieval Iceland
, encapsulating the sagas, eddas, and
Legal Texts
known as Grágás, which were written on
Calfskin parchment
using the
Old Norse Language
. These manuscripts not only preserve the
Norse oral tradition
but also provide valuable insights into the political, religious, and
Social structures of Iceland
during the
Middle Ages
.
Concepts
Saga Literature
Eddic Poetry
Prose Edda
Grágás
Codicology
Paleography
Old Norse Language
Medieval Literature
Norse Mythology
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Relevant Degrees
North Germanic Literatures 44%
Manuscripts 33%
Prehistory 22%
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