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imported>Zero-ELEC Is it mentioned in-universe at any point? If so please source. |
imported>Darman36 Finally, a source, even if very late in the game |
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A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Scandinavia]]n [[Norse mythology|mythology]]. | A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Scandinavia]]n [[Norse mythology|mythology]]. | ||
During the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Viking expansion|expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Soma]], and [[ | During the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Viking expansion|expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Soma]], [[Valdis]], and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]'s mother {{Wiki|Aslaug}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Lost Glory]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
From a historical standpoint, many scholars are split on the concept of shield-maidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea. | From a historical standpoint, many scholars are split on the concept of shield-maidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea. | ||
==Appearance== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |||
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{{ACV}} | {{ACV}} | ||
[[zh:盾女]] | [[zh:盾女]] | ||
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A shieldmaiden is a female warrior from Scandinavian mythology.
During the Viking expansion, a number of shieldmaidens fought within the Great Heathen Army, such as Eivor Varinsdottir, Soma, Valdis, and Halfdan Ragnarsson's mother Aslaug.[1]
Behind the scenes
From a historical standpoint, many scholars are split on the concept of shield-maidens. Some believe they only existed in story, while others believe there is a historical basis for the idea.
Appearance
References