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[[File:DTVA - Keel of Saga Oseberg.jpg|thumb|250px|The keel of the Saga Oseberg Viking ship, a replica of a 9th century vessel. / c. Viking Age]] | |||
The keel, pictured here, was the backbone of the [[ship]]. According to legend, there was a christening ritual for boasts called "blooding the keel." The term seems to hint at some kind of human or animal sacrifice to please the [[Norse mythology|gods]]. However, it was likely just a metaphor. Metaphors and similes were often found in [[Norse people|Norse]] {{Wiki|Saga|poetry}} and legends. "Blood in the keel" may have meant getting the ship's feet wet, or putting here in the water. | |||
The keel, pictured here, was the backbone of the ship. According to legend, there was a christening ritual for boasts called "blooding the keel." The term seems to hint at some kind of human or animal sacrifice to please the gods. However, it was likely just a metaphor. Metaphors and similes were often found in Norse poetry and legends. "Blood in the keel" may have meant getting the ship's feet wet, or putting here in the water. | |||
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | [[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:09, 11 April 2022
The keel, pictured here, was the backbone of the ship. According to legend, there was a christening ritual for boasts called "blooding the keel." The term seems to hint at some kind of human or animal sacrifice to please the gods. However, it was likely just a metaphor. Metaphors and similes were often found in Norse poetry and legends. "Blood in the keel" may have meant getting the ship's feet wet, or putting here in the water.