Mann-líkan

Old Norse Dictionary - mann-líkan

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

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

mann-líkan
n. a human image, idol, Ó. H. 109, Stj. 470: beings in human shape, Vsp. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Vsp.
Völuspá. (A. I.)
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