What was the difference between wergild and the ordeal?

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21 July, 01:45

What was the difference between wergild and the ordeal?

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Paula Peterson · Answer 1

The difference between wergild and the ordeal is that, wergild refers to the amount or fine that the wrongdoer pays for the family of the victim or victims; whereas ordeal is a physical challenge and in this challenge, it is judged whether if it heals, then god is on his side, but if not, then the person is considered guilty.