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Viking
Books about Vikings or set during the Viking Age (approx, late 8th century to mid 11th century). Also includes Fantasy based on the Viking Age or Norse Mythology.
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The male sphere of Norse shamanism consisted of the elite warrior groups known as the berserkir ("bear-shirts") and the úlfheðnar ("wolf-skins"). The berserkers (as we'll refer to the members of both of those groups for the sake of convenience), were shamans of a very different sort. After undergoing a period of rigorous training and initiation, they developed the ability to fight in an ecstatic trance that rendered them fearless - and, according to some sources, impervious to danger - while nev
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― The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion
― The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion
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My mind was still reeling from having saved her. I was not entirely sure why I had acted so irrationally. Something had just … snapped. When it came down to it, I couldn’t let her die. I was unable to take her life, and I couldn’t walk away when another had tried.
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― Forbidden Captive
― Forbidden Captive
Inspired by the tale of the Story-Wise Icelander, this reading group is dedicated to sharing and…more
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In this group you will find a daily post of a chapter from the Viking and Norse sagas. This grou…more
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Welcome to Scandinavia, home of elves, trolls, giants, and dwarves.
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