Old High German texts

Old High German (OHG) texts are written records from the early medieval period (around 700-1050 AD) in the German language before it fully modernized. They include poetry, religious writings, legal codes, and stories that reveal the culture, beliefs, and language of early German-speaking peoples. These texts use a distinct alphabet and grammar, making them different from modern German. Studying OHG helps linguists trace the development of German and understand historical contexts of the era. Despite their age, these texts are valuable for understanding how language, literature, and society evolved in this region.