1. The History of Sex: Vikings Edition
By: Nicole, Aubrie, Tanner, Lauren

2. Who are the vikings? 8th century North Sea
Commonly raided nearby towns and people
Were not a christian religion: Believed in Norse Gods
Very different from the rest of Europe relating to government

3. Who are the vikings?

4. Dating
Beauty Standards
Women role in dating
Dating versus Marriage
More men than women
living in society

5. Marriage Marriage was decided by the family + highly valued
Adultery was common
Divorce
Marriage for men depended on
status

6. Sex & Sexuality
Not much known since sex was almost always referred to using euphemisms
“Crowding together in bed”
“Enjoying each other”
“Resting together”
Homosexuality amongst men was taboo, but not for the typical reasons.
Sexuality was seen as something that “forged alliances” not mere an idea of having a life long relationship but as a means of money and forming connections- T. Filko
Religion

7. Conclusion

8. Bibliography