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Sacrificial blót stones of Iceland a presentation and discussion with Kári Pálsson at the Hurstwic heathen study group

In this presentation, Kári Pálsson discusses the research he did for his thesis at the University of Iceland on the concept of blót (sacrifice) practiced by heathens in Viking-age Iceland. Kári looks at the meaning of blót to these ancient people, and how blót could have both a personal and a public meaning. He reviews the stories of blót told in Landnámabók and other ancient written sources, and then looks at archaeological finds of blót stones from Iceland: the sacrificial stone blood bowls that tell us more about these ancient rites. For this presentation, Kári joined us remotely from Iceland.

The Hurstwic Heathen Study Group is an organization that meets monthly for informal presentations and discussions on topics of interest to heathens and to anyone with a passion for Norse-related topics. http://www.hurstwic.com/training/classes/heathen/index.htm