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imported>Kennyannydenny which people are in the category of shieldmaidens and who are mentioned here differ greatly, are there actually any sources? Lost Glory only confirms Lagertha, not Soma nor Valdis. The category also mentions Toka amongst others? We really need some sources for this article! |
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A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]] | [[File:ACV Promotional Screenshot 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor Varinsdottir, a shieldmaiden during the 9th century]] | ||
A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Norse]] folklore and [[Norse mythology|mythology]], typically women who fought alongside men in battles<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Shield-maiden}}</ref> and were said to be infused with the spirit of [[Valkyrie]]s,<ref name="JourneyToTheNorth">''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'', pg. 16</ref> {{Wiki|psychopomp}}s that brought the souls of dead [[Vikings|Viking]] warriors to the afterlife of [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]]. | |||
During the [[Viking expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as | ==History== | ||
During the [[Viking expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within or alongside the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Soma]], [[Valdis]], [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]'s mother [[Lagertha]],<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> and [[Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir]].<ref name="JourneyToTheNorth"/> While [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s exploits as a warrior also qualified her as a shieldmaiden,<ref name="ACV"/> the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]] observed in his journal that she was "not particularly fond of the term" being applied to her.<ref name="JourneyToTheNorth"/> | |||
In the 10th century, [[Thyra Haraldsdottir]], the daughter of King [[Harald Bluetooth]] of [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]] | In the 10th century, [[Styrbjörn the Strong]]'s wife [[Thyra Haraldsdottir]], the daughter of King [[Harald Bluetooth]] of [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]], was also noted as a shieldmaiden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 7</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
From a historical standpoint, many scholars are split on the concept of shieldmaidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea. | From a historical standpoint, many scholars{{Cite|21 Nov 2022.}} are split on the concept of shieldmaidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea.<ref name="Wiki"/> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
**''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' | **''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' | ||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Shieldmaidens | [[Category:Shieldmaidens]] | ||
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A shieldmaiden is a female warrior from Norse folklore and mythology, typically women who fought alongside men in battles[1] and were said to be infused with the spirit of Valkyries,[2] psychopomps that brought the souls of dead Viking warriors to the afterlife of Valhalla.
History[edit | edit source]
During the Viking expansion, a number of shieldmaidens fought within or alongside the Great Heathen Army, such as Soma, Valdis, Halfdan Ragnarsson's mother Lagertha,[3] and Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir.[2] While Eivor Varinsdottir's exploits as a warrior also qualified her as a shieldmaiden,[3] the Hidden One Hytham observed in his journal that she was "not particularly fond of the term" being applied to her.[2]
In the 10th century, Styrbjörn the Strong's wife Thyra Haraldsdottir, the daughter of King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway, was also noted as a shieldmaiden.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
From a historical standpoint, many scholars [citation needed] are split on the concept of shieldmaidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
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