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The {{Wiki|Old Norse}} term for the Navigator was ''{{Wiki|is:Leiðsögumaður|leiðsögumaðr}}''. He was the guide; that is a man (''[[wikt:maðr|maðr]]'') gifted with great knowledge of the route (''leiðsaga''). The ''leiðsögumaðr'' knew which path (''[[wikt:leið|leið]]'') was the fastest or least risky. | The {{Wiki|Old Norse}} term for the Navigator was ''{{Wiki|is:Leiðsögumaður|leiðsögumaðr}}''. He was the guide; that is a man (''[[wikt:maðr|maðr]]'') gifted with great knowledge of the route (''leiðsaga''). The ''leiðsögumaðr'' knew which path (''[[wikt:leið|leið]]'') was the fastest or least risky. | ||
[[Ohthere of Hålogaland]], a [[Norse people|Norse]] seafarer, is a prominent example of a Navigator. He recounted many of his trips to King [[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] of [[Wessex]] (circa 890 CE), providing the [[Christianity|Christian]] world with a more comprehensive knowledge of the "North" and its people. | |||
Here is an excerpt of the "''{{Wiki|Old English Orosius}}''", chronicling the beginning of Ohtere of Hålogaland's journey in the North. | Here is an excerpt of the "''{{Wiki|Old English Orosius}}''", chronicling the beginning of Ohtere of Hålogaland's journey in the North. | ||
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | [[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:50, 8 January 2024
The Old Norse term for the Navigator was leiðsögumaðr. He was the guide; that is a man (maðr) gifted with great knowledge of the route (leiðsaga). The leiðsögumaðr knew which path (leið) was the fastest or least risky.
Ohthere of Hålogaland, a Norse seafarer, is a prominent example of a Navigator. He recounted many of his trips to King Alfred of Wessex (circa 890 CE), providing the Christian world with a more comprehensive knowledge of the "North" and its people.
Here is an excerpt of the "Old English Orosius", chronicling the beginning of Ohtere of Hålogaland's journey in the North.