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What did the Vikings think of the Northern Lights?
Each year, hordes of tourists travel to northern Scandinavia to see the Northern Lights. A millennium ago, despite limited records, it's certain the Vikings were equally fascinated by this celestial display.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Mysteries of the völvas: The role of seeresses in Norse mythology and Viking society
These mysterious female seeresses were said to serve as spiritual advisors, healers, and guides. In an era of hypermasculinity, they held important and authoritative power in Viking societies and became the source of artistic inspiration in the Norse sagas.1 year ago — Culture and religion
