A saga written by Snorri Sturluson around 1230. It covers the history of the Norwegian dynasties from the earliest legends to 1177. The name Heimskringla means "circle of the world" and is taken from the opening words of the manuscript. It is a long work, and is one of the best historical records written in the vernacular language in medieval Europe in terms of both quality and quantity. It details three stages in the history of Scandinavia: (1) the beliefs, life, and culture of the North Germanic people in the pagan era, (2) the changes that occurred during their conversion to Christianity, and (3) their progress after conversion. It is an endlessly fascinating resource for learning about this turbulent period in Scandinavia. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
スノッリ・ストゥルルソン作のサガ。1230年ころの作。最古の伝説時代から1177年にいたるノルウェー王朝史を扱う。〈ヘイムスクリングラ〉は〈世界の環〉の意で,写本の冒頭の語から採られている。一大長編で,ヨーロッパ中世にあって自国語で書かれた歴史記録として質量ともに最もすぐれたものの一つであろう。内容は,(1)異教時代の北ゲルマン人の信仰,生活,文化,(2)キリスト教改宗期の変化,(3)改宗後の歩み,という北欧・スカンジナビア史の3段階が詳細に叙述され,北欧の激動期を知るうえでの興味の尽きない資料といえる。
出典 株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について 情報 |
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