Viking women, although less powerful than men, had much higher status than most European women during that time. Viking Women also had special immunities and rights, for example...
• Women could start fights by throwing blood soaked cloaks onto men's shoulders to start a feud
• They could also end fights by throwing clothing over a party’s weapons
• Giving a woman unwanted attention could also result in harsh punishments
• Harming a woman was a grave dishonor in the Viking society and could be punished
Women were usually married off at the age of 12-15, they did have a bit of choice in who they married as they father would ask for the brides permission, but sometimes this was not the case
Nordic women could divorce with their husbands, unlike other European women, marriage did not bind people in life, a woman could divorce with her husband as long as there were witnesses
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They were teachers, musicians, advisors and, their most well know role were poets. Without the Skalds, we would know almost nothing about Viking mythology as they were the ones who recorded all of the important and essential events that make up the Viking culture
Shield Maidens were originally believed to be mythical women with dark, misty eyes. This theory has been proved wrong, shield maidens did exist in the time of the Vikings and they were the most fierce and skilled of women. Shield Maidens were often leading or in front of the other Viking soldiers, often even braver than the soldiers
There are many roles for women in the Viking society, but most of them stay at home and look after the children and do