Female Viking Warrior

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Wanda Marcussen
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published on 15 May 2019
Female Viking Warrior

Viking burial finds consisting of different weapons and a female skeleton. Possibly a female warrior from the latter half of the 10th century CE. Exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, Norway.

About the Author

Wanda Marcussen
Wanda Marcussen
Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo. Her main interests are ancient and medieval history, mythology and the study of sustainable use of cultural heritage sites.

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APA Style

Marcussen, W. (2019, May 15). Female Viking Warrior. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/10632/

Chicago Style

Marcussen, Wanda. "Female Viking Warrior." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 15, 2019. https://www.ancient.eu/image/10632/.

MLA Style

Marcussen, Wanda. "Female Viking Warrior." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 15 May 2019. Web. 17 Aug 2019.

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