Gudme

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Church of Gudme

Gudme is a town in central Denmark with a population of 911 (1 January 2021),[1] located in Svendborg municipality on the island of Funen in Region of Southern Denmark. Until 1 January 2007, it was the site of the municipal council of the now former Gudme municipality.

History[]

Gudme was an important site during the Iron Age. Numerous archeological finds dating from the 3rd to the 6th century have been made here; they include large amounts of gold treasure and the remains of what is assumed to have been a royal palace. Bracteates were produced at the site during that period, indicating a shamanic culture in Gudme.[2] The name of the town means "gods' home", leading to the assumption that it was an important religious site as well.

Notable people[]

  • Hannibal Sehested (1842 in Gudme – 1924) a Danish landowner and Council President (Denmark) 1900/1901

References[]

  1. ^ BY3: population 1 January, by urban areas The Mobile Database from Statistics Denmark
  2. ^ Niles, John (Spring 2016). "Hawks, Horses, and Huns: "The Impact of Peoples of the Steppe on the Folk Cultures of Northern Europe"". Western Folklore. 75 (2): 152. Retrieved 15 April 2021.

External links[]

Coordinates: 55°09′N 10°43′E / 55.150°N 10.717°E / 55.150; 10.717


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