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The Jómsvíkinga saga and the culture of warrior fraternities
Whilst this elite oathbound brotherhood of warriors is heralded in the sagas for their dashing deeds and martial honor, the closer one looks at the Jómsvíkings, the more uncertain they become.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Guest-right: The sacred rules of hospitality in the Viking world
For people in Viking societies, hospitality was more than just mere good manners; it was a social and moral obligation to friends, family, and strangers alike in an often harsh and brutal world.10 months ago — Culture and religion
