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Æcerbot ("Field-Remedy") is an Anglo-Saxon charm recorded in the 11th century.[1] The charm consists of a partially Christianized prayer to produce fruitful land and crops. The charm contains references to both Christian and Anglo-Saxon pagan elements, as well as the mention of "Erce", described as "mother of earth",[2] which has been the subject of an amount of scholarly commentary and speculation.
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Notes
- ^ Grigsby (2005:246).
- ^ Gordon (1962:88-90).
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