[gothic-l] Re: Goths, Eruli in the East

[Oskar Andersson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tore Gannholm" <tore.gannholm at swipnet.se>
To: <gothic-l at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [gothic-l] Re: Goths, Eruli in the East


> >
> >  >
> >>  Oskar,
> >>  I don't think there has been much done lately in this area.
> >>
> >>  Åke Ohlmarks published something called "Fornnordiskt lexikon" 1982
> >>
> >>  Under "Jarladömen" he states that there have been Jarls in Sweden
> >>  since king Adils middle of 6th century,
> >>
> >>  Where he got that from I don't know.
> >>
> >>  However that is exactly the Heruls we are talking about.
> >>
> >>  Tore
> >>  --
> >
> >I have checked Ohlmarks' Lexikon, but he states no sources for this
> >note, as you said. Although a very interesting writer I think Ohlmarks was
> >a little too uncritical in some things he wrote.
> >The idea of "Jarladömen" is very interesting - indeed, but I am not too
> >sure of to what extent they actually did exist. What other historians mentions
> >them from 550 and forward?
> >
> >Best,
> >Oskar
> >
> 
> Oskar,
> Your are quite right. I wouldn't dare to quote him if I can't find 
> other sources that backs his statements. What is good about him is 
> that one can get new ideas for searching.
> 
> Tore
> -- 

He wrote something called "Svenska Krönikan" which is sold at quite 
decent a price. It is an adorable book with many interesting features. 
If you don't have it already I warmly recommend it to you! It contains 
a great overview on Swedish culture and sketches the history rather 
well + biographies of interesting personalities.

I have enjoyed Ohlmarks very much, but as said above, he is not 
an authority although he writes about VERY interesting things.

Best,
Oskar


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