Valkyries and Shieldmaidens: a Commentary on the Sources

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Irina-Maria Manea
by Irina Manea
published on 29 March 2022

In this video I review some Norse sources mentioning female battle divinities, their symbolism, as well as the possibility of real Viking women engaging in combat. Enjoy!

Irina Manea, PhD Nordic Studies

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Manea, I. (2022, March 29). Valkyries and Shieldmaidens: a Commentary on the Sources. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2733/valkyries-and-shieldmaidens-a-commentary-on-the-so/

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Manea, Irina. "Valkyries and Shieldmaidens: a Commentary on the Sources." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 29, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2733/valkyries-and-shieldmaidens-a-commentary-on-the-so/.

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Manea, Irina. "Valkyries and Shieldmaidens: a Commentary on the Sources." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Mar 2022. Web. 25 Jul 2024.

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