Hello and welcome to our Viking world! I'm King Audbjørn and I want to share some of the mysteries of the Nordfjord region and Norwegian Viking history with you. Together, we embark on a journey into the past while you get to know me and eventually my fate. Are you ready to seize the adventure?
Let the saga unfold!
To be able to become a real Viking, you should be familiar with the most important objects of that time. The most popular way of transport were the ships of course. To conquer new territories and fight the enemies you would need a weapon- sword. Let’s explore the 3D models of it together!
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Despite popular belief, Vikings did not wear helmets with horns?
Fighting in close contact, Vikings would not have used horns due to their discomfort and danger to their surroundings. Popularized by 20th-century artists, it is possible that horns, (resembling bird beaks and or satan) were used in Scandinavian cultures for rituals. They then were added by Christians in contemporary Europe to make Viking helmets look more barbarian and pagan.
Viking women had more freedom and independence than women in other parts of the world?
Although they had limited political influence and dependence on their husbands and fathers, women had a fairly high social status with relatively more rights. At the legal age of 20, an unmarried woman had the right to decide where she lived. They also were able to divorce, remarry, and inherit part of their husband's property. Serving as priestesses, oracles, poets, rune masters, merchants, and healers, archaeological finds suggest that some women may have even held high military positions.
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King Audbjørn died in 870 in the Second Battle of Solskjel beaten by King Harald Fairhair. Brought back to the Myklebust farm he was burned amongst his ship, horses, and other treasures before being placed in the burial mound and journeying to Valhalla.
While King Audbjørn's story is complete, yours is not. Scroll down to uncover more about the fascinating world of Vikings.
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