At our coffee morning on 13th September we discussed the mythical and archaeological concept of the Viking warrior and the recent discovery that one particular warrior always thought to be male was in fact female. We discussed the surprising change in perception and the response that publication of the findings received on social media. What part did myth (the Valkaries in particular) play in our perceptions, and how much can we really know about this individual warrior?
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November 2019
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