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Fjaðr-hamr

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1 fjaðr-hamr

m. a ‘feather ham,’ winged haunch (in northern tales), like that of Icarus in the Greek legend, Þkv. 3, 5, 9, Þiðr. 92, 93, Al. 72.
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fjaðr-hamr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "fjaðr-hamr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
Þkv.
Þryms-kviða. (A. I.)

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