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Rígsþula and the Norse idea of social classes
A seminal poem of Norse literature attempts to explain the surprising origins of the three social classes of deeply hierarchical Viking society.7 months ago — Culture and religion -
Did Vikings have social mobility within their three-class system?
The three Scandinavian countries – modern successors to Viking societies – are famed for their social egalitarianism and equity. This can be partly traced back to the Viking era, where social mobility was, to a degree, relatively fluid.1 year ago — Culture and religion
