The reference to Odin on a gold disc found in Denmark is the first solid evidence of the Norse god being worshiped as early as the 5th century.

Researchers have discovered that an ancient gold disc found in southern Denmark includes the earliest written reference to the Norse god Odin, revealing that he was worshiped 150 years earlier ...

The disc features an inscription: “He is Odin’s man,” said Krister Vasshus, a linguist who helped to decipher the runic inscription. He added that it also features a name or nickname “Jaga ...

The oldest known inscription mentioning the Norse god Odin has been found on a gold pendant in Denmark from the fifth century A.D. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...