Mann-blót

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-blót

Meaning of Old Norse word "mann-blót" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

mann-blót
n. human sacrifice, Bs. i. 23, Fms. viii. 293, xi. 135.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚾᚾ-ᛒᛚᚢᛏ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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