The Viking Herald

The Norse Wheel of the Year was a common calendar used by Germanic tribes and the Vikings.

Seasonal rhythms of Viking culture: The Wheel of the Year

In an era before we had the entire knowledge of humanity within the palm of our hand, time was a concept that had yet to develop fully. People in Viking societies used the seasonal rhythm of the year to note the time as well as celebrate important dates and festivals.

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Seasonal rhythms of Viking culture: The Wheel of the Year