Sigmund Oehrl
Biographic Data
| ID | 6048958 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sigmund Oehrl |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sigmund |
| FAMILY NAME | Oehrl |
| SIGNATURE | OEHRL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Stavanger |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-9259-9027 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Multidisciplinary analyses of Gotlandic picture stones: A case study of fragments from Martebo and Stenkyrka
The Gotlandic picture stones are an unparalleled monumental art in Scandinavia whose rich imagery offers a glimpse into pre-Christian belief systems. Their fragmented condition and reuse in secondary contexts, however, has challenged our understanding of their original use. Against this background, this article matches the two Migration Period picture stones GP 268 Martebo kyrka I and GP 428 Stenkyrka kyrka 46 which were previously considered sep…
A rune-like carving on a terra sigillata bowl from the early medieval cemetery of Deiningen, Bavaria
A rune-like carving on a terra sigillata bowl from the early medieval cemetery of Deiningen, Bavaria
Documenting and Interpreting the Picture Stones of Gotland: Old Problems and New Approaches
Gotland’s picture stones are a unique source for the study of pre-Christian religion. However, there are many still unsolved problems that make it difficult to use this treasure. The main problem is the cur- rent condition of the figurative carvings, which in many cases are hardly recognizable. S. Lindqvist, in his 1941/42 edition of the stones, traced the fig- ures with paint to make them visible. More than half a century after the publication o…
Late Viking-Age Dragon-Slayers — Two Unusual Urnes-Style Brooches from Sjælland, Denmark
In 2003 and 2007, two brooches were discovered during metal detector surveys on Sjælland, Denmark. Both represent a horseman; the one intact brooch showing the rider killing a serpent-like animal with his spear. The beast is clearly associated with the Urnes style, dating to about 1050–1100. The meaning of the motif is discussed on the background of early medieval dragon slayer narratives and imagery. The iconography of equestrian saints has a lo…
Die Südgermanischen Runeninschriften
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Die Südgermanischen Runeninschriften
Documenting and Interpreting the Picture Stones of Gotland: Old Problems and New Approaches
Gotland’s picture stones are a unique source for the study of pre-Christian religion. However, there are many still unsolved problems that make it difficult to use this treasure. The main problem is the cur- rent condition of the figurative carvings, which in many cases are hardly recognizable. S. Lindqvist, in his 1941/42 edition of the stones, traced the fig- ures with paint to make them visible. More than half a century after the publication o…
Late Viking-Age Dragon-Slayers — Two Unusual Urnes-Style Brooches from Sjælland, Denmark
In 2003 and 2007, two brooches were discovered during metal detector surveys on Sjælland, Denmark. Both represent a horseman; the one intact brooch showing the rider killing a serpent-like animal with his spear. The beast is clearly associated with the Urnes style, dating to about 1050–1100. The meaning of the motif is discussed on the background of early medieval dragon slayer narratives and imagery. The iconography of equestrian saints has a lo…
A rune-like carving on a terra sigillata bowl from the early medieval cemetery of Deiningen, Bavaria
A rune-like carving on a terra sigillata bowl from the early medieval cemetery of Deiningen, Bavaria
Multidisciplinary analyses of Gotlandic picture stones: A case study of fragments from Martebo and Stenkyrka
The Gotlandic picture stones are an unparalleled monumental art in Scandinavia whose rich imagery offers a glimpse into pre-Christian belief systems. Their fragmented condition and reuse in secondary contexts, however, has challenged our understanding of their original use. Against this background, this article matches the two Migration Period picture stones GP 268 Martebo kyrka I and GP 428 Stenkyrka kyrka 46 which were previously considered sep…
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