Shieldmaiden - Fearless Women of the Viking Age
Shieldmaiden - Fearless Women of the Viking Age
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Shieldmaiden - Fearless women of the Viking Age: myth and reality of Norse heroines
Norse mythology is rich in stories about courageous warriors who entered the legends as shieldmaidens. In "Shieldmaiden - Fearless Women of the Viking Age: Myth and Reality of Norse Heroines", these fascinating figures are explored in depth.
This book provides a comprehensive account of the best-known shieldmaidens such as Brünnhilde, Lagertha and Aslaug and combines the mythical tales with historical evidence and archaeological finds. It shows that the stories about these warrior women were not just figments of the imagination, but deeply rooted in Norse culture and history.
Learn more about the role of women in the Viking Age, their portrayal in the sagas and their significance in modern pop culture. This book is aimed at anyone interested in Norse myths, strong female figures and the history of the Vikings.
Be inspired by the stories of these fearless women and discover the impressive world of the shieldmaiden - between myth and reality.
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