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Record Number: 5689 Author(s)/Creator(s): Jochens , Jenny. Contributor(s): Title: Germanic Marriage : The Case of Medieval Iceland [The author analyzes the Germanic model of marriage, using written evidence from Iceland. Jochens characterizes pagan marriage as a commercial contract with the right to consent for both the woman and the man. Another important concept, marital fidelity, Source: The Medieval Marriage Scene: Prudence, Passion, Policy.  Edited by Sherry Roush and Cristelle L. Baskins.  Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 2005.  Pages 55 - 65. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Consent Iceland Marriage Paganism Award Note: Geographic Area: Scandinavia Century: 12-13 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Towson University [Emerita] Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2005. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 0866983430

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