Lecture

Icelandic Legal System

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This lecture explores the Icelandic legal system, focusing on the development of laws such as Grágás and the Úlfljót laws. It delves into the three types of sanctions imposed for crimes, the role of the goðar in local assemblies, and the legislative activities of historical figures like Hákon Hákonarson. Additionally, it discusses the literary sources that provide insights into Icelandic religious and legal life, including scaldic and eddic poetry. The lecture also touches on the religious beliefs of the Germanic peoples as described by Tacitus, shedding light on their rituals, gods, and practices.

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