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Flug-dreki

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1 flug-dreki

a, m. a flying dragon, a mythic monster, Nj. 183, Bjarn. 12, Gullþ., Al., Sks. 79; cp. dreki fljúgandi, Vsp.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

flug-dreki

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Vsp.
Völuspá. (A. I.)

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