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A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Norse mythology|Scandinavian folklore and mythology]]. | A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Norse mythology|Scandinavian folklore and mythology]]. | ||
During the [[Viking expansion]] a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Soma]], and [[Valdis]]. | During the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Viking expansion|expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Soma]], and [[Valdis]]. | ||
==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. | ||
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[[Category:Articles in need of sources]] | [[Category:Articles in need of sources]] | ||
[[Category:Vikings]] | [[Category:Vikings]] | ||
Revision as of 20:33, 12 December 2020
A shieldmaiden is a female warrior from Scandinavian folklore and mythology.
During the Viking expansion, a number of shieldmaidens fought within the Great Heathen Army, such as Eivor Varinsdottir, Soma, and Valdis.
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.