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<\/a>The Lejre Figure Since the Lejre figure was uncovered, Viking Age scholars have been divided over who exactly the figure sitting in the chair is supposed to depict. While we cannot promise one answer to this mystery of the Viking Age, plenty of theories are to come – as well as the tools to come to a conclusion of your own. More importantly, a find whose interpretation has been hotly debated lends to conducting analysis using a variety of sources. To begin to understand all of the different elements of the Lejre figure, we will look at a range of artifacts and make comparisons with the evidence that exists for each.<\/p>\n Lejre Figure (H 1.75 cm) and US Penny (D 1.91 cm). A little context can be useful before jumping into close-looking. Interested in learning more about where the artifact was unearthed? Keep reading!<\/a><\/p>\n \u00ab Previous<\/a> | Home<\/a>\u00a0| Next \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The object most commonly known as Odin from Lejre is quite small: its total weight is a mere nine grams; its height, width and depth are all less than two centimeters. But from the minute it was uncovered in 2009 during the excavation of the Lejre settlement in Denmark, it has drawn considerable attention. The<\/p>\n
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(source: ROMU<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>
(source: Christensen<\/a> and US Mint<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n
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