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from the father's name, Herbjôrn, is repeated in the name one of the sons, Freybjôrn, to show the family relationship.
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A drawing of runic inscription Sö 86 published in 1876.
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104:in Århus,
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356:Herbjôrn,
268:Freybjôrn
265:fraybiurn
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158:cross
154:pagan
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