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Encyclopedia ID 1396
Varpa
Also known as Gotland throwing game

Throw a flat heavy disc 15-20 m to land beside a stick, trading turns with an opponent.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of Sweden. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Northern and Eastern Europe.
Sources
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