Æcerbot

Æcerbot

"Æcerbot" ("Field-Remedy") is an Anglo-Saxon charm recorded in the 11th century. Grigsby (2005:246).] The charm consists of a partially Christianized prayer to produce fruitful land and crops. The charm contains references to both Christian and Anglo-Saxon pagan elements, as well as the mention of "Erce", described as "mother of earth",Gordon (1962:88-90).] which has been the subject of an amount of scholarly commentary and speculation.

ee also

*"Nine Herbs Charm"

Notes

References

*Grigsby, John (2005). "". Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN 1842931539
*Gordon, R.K. (1962). "Anglo-Saxon Poetry". Everyman's Library #794. M. Dent & Sons, LTD.

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