Himin-björg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Himin-björg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Himin-björg (Himin-bjǫrg)

and Himin-fjöll, n. pl. a mythical local name, Gm., Hkv., Ýt.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᛘᛁᚾ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
loc
local, locally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Gm.
Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)
Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)

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