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Five fabulous and fiery Viking women
Both traditional and contemporary depictions of Vikings are often dripping with hypermasculinity. However, we lift the veil (and the misogyny) to reveal some of the most colorful, powerful, and interesting Viking women whose stories continue to inspire us in the modern world.2 years ago — Partner content -
Who were the Viking shield-maidens, legendary female warriors?
Aside from the more "traditional" roles that many women received in Viking societies, some were said to have been fierce warriors who took up arms. Who were the Viking shield-maidens, these Nordic Amazons?4 years ago — History
