Czy „Ifing” to „Ilfing”? Rzeka graniczna w kontekście tożsamości kulturowej mieszkańców Truso

Abstract

The trading centre in Janów Pomorski is a well-researched and documented settlement. However, no research has been conducted into the toponymy in the context of the cultural identity of Truso settlers. This article is an original reflection on the possible relations between Ilfing, a river known from Wulfstan’s account, and Ifing mentioned in the Poetic Edda. Professor L. Słupecki’s remark on the undeniable similarity of the two names of the rivers inspired a stimulated discussion.

Keywords

• Emporium
• Ifing
• Ilfing
• The Viking Period
• river
• cultural identity