Viking Culture

Viking culture, which thrived during the Viking Age (approximately late 8th to early 11th century), was rich and diverse, encompassing various aspects of society, religion, art, and daily life.

Viking culture was rich and complex, shaped by exploration, warfare, trade, and mythology. The Vikings, originating from Scandinavia (modern-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark), lived from roughly the late 8th to early 11th century. Their culture was built around honour, kinship, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to their gods and nature.

• A Viking völva – Seeress – Shaman
• Blót ritual in Norse paganism
  • The Althing Blót
  • The Uppsala Blót
• Boars in Norse Culture
  • The Sónargöltr Boar
• Common Viking Names
• Landnámabók The Book of Settlements
• The Blood Eagle – The Viking Execution
• The Jelling Stones
• Viking Art and Craftsmanship
• Viking Burial Grounds
• Viking Cleanliness
• Viking Customs and Rirtuals
• Viking Death
• Viking Diet and Cuisine
  • Skyr Viking Yoghurt
• Viking Drinking Culture
  • The meaning of Skál – Bowl or Cup
  • Viking Drinking Horns
• Viking Exercise
• Viking Feasts and Celebrations
  • Bragarfull
  • Viking Mead
• Viking Games
  • Kubb Viking Game
• Viking Hair and Beards
• Viking Inheritance
• Viking Law
• Viking life expectancy
• Viking Love and Relationships
• Viking Runes
• Viking Ship Burials
• Viking Ships
• Viking Society and Social Structure
  • Jarls
  • Viking Kings
• Viking Tattoos
• Viking Trade
  • Volga Vikings
• Viking Weddings
• Viking Women
• Viking Yule Celebrations
• Warding Off Draugr