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The [[England|English]] word "fellowship" [[wikt:félag|came]] from the word ''{{Wiki|félag}}''. ''Félag'' were formed for a number of reasons, including building a [[boat]] or funding a sea voyage. A married couple could also be referred to as a ''félag''. | The [[England|English]] word "fellowship" [[wikt:félag|came]] from the word ''{{Wiki|félag}}''. ''Félag'' were formed for a number of reasons, including building a [[boat]] or funding a sea voyage. A married couple could also be referred to as a ''félag''. | ||
A ''félag'' was like a second family. Each | A ''félag'' was like a second family. Each ''félagi'', or member of the fellowship, protected his companions and their interests. If a ''félagi'' was killed, one of his fellows would avenge him, take care of his funeral arrangements, and honour his memory by immortalizing him in a [[runes]]tone. This runestone was erected by three surviving members of a ''félag'' to commemorate their partner, whom they called the most "unvillianous" of men. | ||
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | [[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:57, 9 December 2021
The English word "fellowship" came from the word félag. Félag were formed for a number of reasons, including building a boat or funding a sea voyage. A married couple could also be referred to as a félag.
A félag was like a second family. Each félagi, or member of the fellowship, protected his companions and their interests. If a félagi was killed, one of his fellows would avenge him, take care of his funeral arrangements, and honour his memory by immortalizing him in a runestone. This runestone was erected by three surviving members of a félag to commemorate their partner, whom they called the most "unvillianous" of men.