How ancient Scandinavian razors reveal a lost Bronze Age myth of the sun
In short: Archaeologists have decoded a recurring narrative hidden on hundreds of Bronze Age razors. By analyzing depictions of sea serpents and sun horses, researchers have reconstructed a daily solar cycle myth that once defined the Scandinavian worldview. This video explores the detective work behind uncovering these ancient beliefs.
Curator Jennifer Wexler highlights the work of archaeologist Flemming Kaul, who identified a consistent mythological pattern across hundreds of Scandinavian bronze razors. These artifacts serve as a canvas for a complex narrative detailing the sun's passage through the sky.
The myth features a sequence of symbolic creatures, specifically sea serpents and sun horses, which represent the sun's movement throughout the day. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual and cosmological framework of Bronze Age Scandinavian societies, pieced together through careful iconographic analysis.
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