McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Bersetkers

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Bersetkers


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the name given to persons in Iceland who were supposed, when in a state of frenzy and excitement, to be supernaturally inspired. They pretended to keep up a familiar intercourse with spirits, and gave forth their inspired effusions in rugged, uncouth rhymes.