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Unlike the [[Christianity|Christians]], the [[Vikings]] did not have a [[Scholar|clergy]]: a select group or institution who presided over religious rituals. People of different ages, genders, and backgrounds could officiate [[Scandinavia]]n ceremonies.


Unlike the Christians, the Vikings did not have a clergy: a select group or institution who presided over religious rituals. People of different ages, genders, and backgrounds could officiate Scandinavian ceremonies.
Private household worship of ancestors and [[Norse mythology|gods]] like [[Thor]], whose [[Mjölnir|hammer]] is pictured in this [[runes]]tone, was supervised by the head of the family. Public events and rituals would be led by a community's chief, or ''[[jarl]]''.
 
Private household worship of ancestors and gods like Thor, whose hammer is pictured in this runestone, was supervised by the head of the family. Public events and rituals would be led by a community's chief, or jarl.
 
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]

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Unlike the Christians, the Vikings did not have a clergy: a select group or institution who presided over religious rituals. People of different ages, genders, and backgrounds could officiate Scandinavian ceremonies.

Private household worship of ancestors and gods like Thor, whose hammer is pictured in this runestone, was supervised by the head of the family. Public events and rituals would be led by a community's chief, or jarl.