Understanding N 603 from Bryggen in Bergen in the Light of Carmina Burana Poems 88 and 71

A runic stick from Bryggen, Bergen (N 603), inscribed with three Latin texts of equal length, has been linked to stanzas from the medieval Carmina Burana love poems (88 and 71) by Aslak Liestøl. The texts reveal a sophisticated and independent cleric's composition, conveying a lover's message to his beloved, though minor lacunae and semantic ambiguities remain unresolved. Challenges persist due to the stick's slight damage, but further analysis of the poems may enable a fuller reconstruction of its wording.

Kraggerud, E. (2021). Understanding N 603 from Bryggen in Bergen in the Light of Carmina Burana Poems 88 and 71. Futhark: International Journal of Runic Studies, 11. https://doi.org/10.33063/diva-438138