The inscription ‘He is Odin’s man’ is seen in a round half circle over the head of a figure on a golden bracteate unearthed in Vindelev, Denmark in late 2020. Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark. (Arnold Mikkelsen, The National Museum of Denmark via AP) 
Experts Krister Vasshus, left, and Lisbeth Imer hold golden bracteates unearthed in Vindelev, Denmark in late 2020. Imer holds golden bracteate featuring ‘He is Odin’s man’ inscription. Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing to the Norse god Odin, on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020. (John Fhær Engedal Nissen, The National Museum of Denmark via AP)
Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Denmark treasure
