reisti
Reisti is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily in the context of Norse mythology and historical practices. The most common understanding of "reisti" relates to a type of memorial stone or monument, often found in Scandinavian countries. These stones, which can range in size and complexity, served as markers for the deceased, commemorations of significant events, or even as boundary markers.
In a broader mythological sense, "reisti" can be associated with the act of raising or erecting something,
Historically, the practice of reisti stones was common during the Viking Age and the preceding Germanic Iron
While "reisti" is most directly linked to stone monuments, the underlying concept of "raising" or "erecting" can