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What is Wergild
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For more information, visit: https://www.lawdepot.com/?pid=pg-BFYM... Wergild or weregeld was money paid to compensate victims of crimes in Saxon culture. In the case of murder victims, the money was paid to the victim's family or lord. By paying wergild, guilty parties could discharge any obligations related to the crime and the matter would be considered settled. Under Saxon law, the amount of wergild paid varied depending on the victim's social status and the nature of the crime;money was generally paid for murders, serious injuries, and major property theft. The system became quite complicated over time, providing interesting insights into how people and goods were valued in Saxon culture.
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