Shieldmaidens in the Gesta Danorum (I-IX): The collective literary imaginary and history

In this thesis, I will investigate whether shieldmaidens’ symbolic meaning in the collective imaginary had originates in a timeless heritage or whether they are the re-elaboration of specific figures.

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The History of the Danes: Books I-IX of the Gesta Danorum: 9798428051209: Grammaticus, Saxo, Elton, Oliver: Books

The History of the Danes: Books I-IX of the Gesta Danorum

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The History of the Danes: Books I-IX of the Gesta Danorum: 9798428051209: Grammaticus, Saxo, Elton, Oliver: Books

The History of the Danes: Books I-IX of the Gesta Danorum

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