Maghög

2020-01-07 In Ancient burial ground Cult Identity Gävleborg Sweden
Description

Large grave mound from the Iron Age, 28 meters in diameter.

Narrative

A local chief was buried here during the Early Iron Age. The burial involved a lot of rituals. After the funeral, the dead ancestor could be called upon in rituals at certain times, for advice or an important talk.

Location
Coordinates: 61.76379, 17.16731

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Gatis Kalniņš
Founder and maintainer of www.latvijas-pilskalni.lv, www.senvietas.lv and hillforts.eu.


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