Norse Legends

Lagertha The Fierce Shield Maiden of the Viking Age

Lagertha The Fierce Shield Maiden of the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Sep 4, 2025

Before shieldmaidens became symbols of modern empowerment, there was Lagertha — fierce, cunning, and fearless. A warrior who rode into battle disguised as a man, tamed wild beasts to win...

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The Norse Women during the Viking Age

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Oct 31, 2024

The lives of Norse women during the Viking Age were marked by unique social roles, relative freedom and duties that were rarely seen at the time. Unlike many other societies of their...

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Norse Family life During the Viking Age

Norse Family life During the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Feb 10, 2023

Family life was important to Norse men and women. While arranged marriages might have been the norm, romance and courtship were an integral part of the couple’s life. In many...

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