Title

The Karlevi Runestone

Alternative Title

Karlevistenen

Submitted by

Nisse

Description

The Karlevi Runestone, designated as Öl 1 by Rundata, is commonly dated to the late 10th century and located in Karlevi on the island of Öland, Sweden.
English translation of text:
§A This stone is set up in memory of Sibbi Góði/Goði, son of Foldarr, and his retinue set on … Hidden lies the one whom followed (most know that) the greatest deeds, Þrud's warrior of battles, in this mound. Never will a more honest, hard-fighting 'wagon-Viðurr' upon Endill's expanses rule the land in Denmark. [This stone is placed in memory of Sibbi the good, Fuldarr's son, and his retinue placed on … He lies concealed, he who was followed by the greatest deeds (most men knew that), a chieftain (battle-tree of [the Goddess] Þrúðr) in this howe; Never again shall such a battle-hardened sea-warrior (Viðurr-of-the-Carriage of [the Sea-king] Endill's mighty dominion ( = God of the vessels of the the sea) ), rule unsurpassed over land in Denmark.] §B {In the name of Jesus(?) …}

Identifier

NM-01012

Öl 1

Date

0966 – 0999

Temporal Coverage

Viking Age (0750–1100)

Current Location

Unnamed Road, 386 93, 386 93 Färjestaden, Sweden

56.60753709999999, 16.4398438

Format

Stone

Type

Mythology, Symbolism & Runes

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Subject

Battle

Gods & Figures

Rights

CC BY-SA 4.0

References

Battle

Gods & Figures