The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation

Helle Vogt2010
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In the Nordic medieval laws a new definition of kinship – a canonical one – was introduced, based on the Church’s incest prohibitions and the requirement to love your kin. It influences the rules for property transfer, inheritance, wergeld and marriage.

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