On Sat, Apr 26, 2003 at 05:37:49PM -0000, hattonf wrote:
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> Have just found this wonderful list.
>
> I have a question that is hopefully not out of order. In Njal's Saga
> and in others there is mention of the fostering out of children to be
> raised by others. I think the kids were sent to live with close
> friends to strengthen ties between the families, but could someone
> clarify when and why this was done?
I'm afraid this is a bit off topic, and might be better on an Astaru
or early medieval history list.
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Arlie
(Arlie Stephens arlie@...)