About “Chronica Slavorum”
The Chronica Sclavorum or Chronicle of the Slavs is a medieval chronicle written by Helmold of Bosau, a Saxon priest and historian. It focuses on the pre-Christian culture and religion of the Polabian Slavs, particularly the Wends, a group of northwest Slavic tribes. The text covers events up to the year 1171, providing insights into the customs, beliefs, and history of these early Slavic peoples from a contemporary perspective. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)