Lionga thing

In this article, we will explore the topic of Lionga thing and its impact on contemporary society. From its emergence to its current evolution, Lionga thing has played a crucial role in various aspects of daily life. Throughout this analysis, we will examine the different aspects that make up Lionga thing, as well as its influence on culture, economy, and technology. Furthermore, we will also address the ethical and social implications associated with Lionga thing, as well as possible future perspectives. With a multidisciplinary approach, this article seeks to offer a comprehensive view on Lionga thing and its importance in the modern world.

Lionga thing was the general assembly of the people of Östergötland in medieval Sweden. Lionga thing is mentioned in Östgötalagen[1] and was held in Linköping in the Middle Ages.[2] Its original location is unknown. The first known mention of Lionga thing is from 1350. An account stated that this was where a slave could be freed by a kinsman.[3] After the slave's emancipation from serfdom through purchase, the parties swore a full oath of kinsmen at Lionga thing before at least 14 witnesses.[3] Another source cited that the assembly may also have played a part in the selection of a bishop because Linköping was considered an ecclesiastical center.[4]

References

  1. ^ Östgötalagen. Original text.
  2. ^ Semple, Sarah; Sanmark, Alexandra; Iversen, Frode; Mehler, Natascha (2020-06-11). Negotiating the North: Meeting-Places in the Middle Ages in the North Sea Zone. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-09668-2.
  3. ^ a b Phillpotts, Bertha Surtees (1913). Kindred and Clan in the Middle Ages and After: A Study in the Sociology of the Teutonic Races. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 75.
  4. ^ Roslund, Mats (2007). Guests in the House: Cultural Transmission between Slavs and Scandinavians 900 to 1300 AD. Leiden: BRILL. pp. 386–387. ISBN 9789004161894.


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