University of Chester archaeology professor Howard Williams will talk about ‘Smiths, Myths and Viking Age Stones’ in Isle of Man College’s History & Heritage lecture series.
He will examine depictions of smiths from Norse mythology on Viking Age stones in the British Isles, as well as on rune-stones and picture-stones from Scandinavia. And he will talk about the complex identity of the mythological smith, and the role of the smith in early medieval life and society.
The lecture takes place at Elmwood House lecture theatre on Wednesday next week (May 4) at 6pm.