[Home]Scandinavian origins of Mieszko I

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Since Vikings placed fundaments for state of Rus, some wondered if is that possible, that they were also founders of Polish state?

There are some arguments for that theory:

  1. In first written document, Mieszko is called ,,Dagome'' which could be Norman name - as Dagon.
  2. There are some Viking weapons found in Poland
  3. There were Jomsborg?, Viking city nearby.
  4. Some of polish noblemen had Runes in their coats of arms.

These are however, most historians think, very weak arguments.

There are also strong arguments against that theory

  1. Dynastic tradition straighforward says, that Piasts originated from local population. There is no mention in tradition about Vikings, contrary to dynastic tradition in Rus
  2. There are no signs in archeological evidence about some rapid changes in making weapons or fortresses, quite contrary, there is constant evolution of making weapons and fortresses. Fortresses are made in way not resembling Viking.
  3. There is strong evidency in archeological and written documentation that Polish state developed at its own.

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Edited December 8, 2001 12:31 am by Szopen (diff)
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