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We have discussed how Norse mythology should be looked at from a “symbolic” perspective. Pick one of the gods from last class (Loki, Forsetti, Tyr, Thor, Hel, etc.) and explain why the Norse would want to worship this god. What would their birth/death symbolize? What everyday event or human characteristic is associated with that god? Example: Think about the story of Medusa and how we say “if looks could kill” or how her blood created snakes.

Norse Unit – World Mythology 2010

The Vikings, or Norse, were a phenomenal race of Scandinavian warriors who raided Northern Europe, Eastern Asia, and Eastern North America. By the end of the first millennium the Vikings reached North America five hundred years before Columbus.  Vikings were not just pirates and warriors but also traders and colonists. The word Viking means one who lurks in a “Vik” or bay, in effect, a pirate.

One of the earliest Icelandic Manuscripts in Old Norse, the Viking language. Sources and Contemporary Accounts Vikings left many traces of their settlements that are still visible today. Archaeology provides physical evidence of their conquests, settlements, and daily life. Not a lot of evidence survives, and much of what we have is either uninformative or unreliable.

Surviving accounts of Viking activity was almost exclusively written by churchmen. The chronicles reflect the fact that Vikings attacked these monasteries for their wealth and the accounts had a hostile tone to give a popular image of Viking atrocities. The Vikings were considered heathens for their invasions in monasteries and as a result were portrayed in the worst possible way.

“Saga” is a Norse word meaning tales. There are about forty sagas that include descriptions of historical events in Iceland and voyages across the North Atlantic from Norway, Greenland and Vinland (Newfoundland). Archaeology is providing that a lot of these stories have a good basis of fact. There are also Norse oral religious traditions written as poems that are collectively named as Eddas. They are folktales. Eddas and Sagas weren’t written on paper. Instead on vellum-sheepskin or calf skin. Vellum is more resistant to rot and preserves much better than paper does. Thank god they used vellum!!

Raids and loot were not the whole story of the Vikings. Land to farm was also a commodity. There were limited sources of food. Unlike many other invaders in history, the vikings weren’t trying to spread their religion that was paganism, rather gain new resources and new connections. They wanted political and economical advantage. They had to find food, live off the land, and set up shop. They drove people out and took their money and other valuables they had. Vikings targeted the church and monasteries, which were the major sources of wealth at the time.

We know what their ships looked like because many vikings were buried with their goods that sometimes included their boats. They had swift wooden long ships, equipped with sails and oars. They were steered by a single oar mounted on the starboard side. Crews of 25 to 60 men would be common, but larger ships could carry over a hundred people. Sea battles were rare. They fought close to shore. Ships were roped together in lines to face an enemy fleet. Figureheads would be raised at stem and stern as a sign of war.

Vikings had no professional standing army and tactics and discipline seemed at little development. They didn’t fight in regular formations. Weapons training began at youth in hunting, sports, and raiding. Aspiring warriors wanted armed service so they clanged to famous fighters in order to be rewarded with weapons and fame of their own. A leader needed to wage war frequently in order to keep his followers and maintain power against rivals. Many experienced vikings formed a wedge of 20 to 30 men and would then charge at the enemy. They fought mainly on foot. The largest armies may have been 4,000 to 7,000 men. After war Vikings would return to lives as farmers, merchants, craftsmen, or join other war-bands.

In preparation for battle younger warriors would draw up a line with their shields to create a shield wall for better protection. Chiefs were well protected by a body guard. They would either capture and kill their enemies Many capturers would become slaves. They believed Odin, their god of war, gave them both protection and superhuman powers so they had no need for armor. Battles were intense and it’s said they bit on their shields and could ignore the pain of wounds.

The main offensive weapons were the spear, sword, and battle-axe. They carried weapons not just for battle but also as a symbol of their owners’ class and wealth. Weapons were decorated with inlays, twisted wire and other accessories in silver, copper, and bronze. Swords were a sign of high status because they were costly to make. Many swords were given names.

There were circular shields up to one meter across that were carried. The shield may have been leather covered. It was essential to wear thick padding underneath to absorb the force of blows or arrow strikes. Reindeer hide was used as armor. They used long tunics of mail armor reaching below the waist. They were not very protective. It took many hours to produce a shirt, making it very expensive. It’s likely they were worn more by leaders. Helmets were probably worn by leaders as well. Horned helmets also took great skill to produce. An accurate viking helmet left. The mail armor shown right. A modern myth!!!

 Many styles of the Viking ships were adopted by other European powers.  Signs of Viking influence are found in languages, vocabulary, and place- names of the areas they settled.  They had an impact on medieval technology and trade, and was an important part of Europe’s development.

While on a recent dig, archeologists have uncovered what could be an ancient Norse Edda. Your assignment is to describe what is found on its contents:  What do you do for a living? (member of the church, Viking warrior, everyday citizen, farmer)  How have the Vikings influenced your life?  What gods do you worship or fear?  What new and exciting or horrible and threatening things have been going on in your community? Keep in mind that the Eddas sometimes appeared in prose, poetry, or song format. You can choose any of the following as long as you cover all of the necessary content listed above.

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