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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! |
imported>Lady Kyashira m Shieldmaidens in the broad sense are basically female Norse warriors or Vikings. |
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A '''shieldmaiden''' is a female warrior from [[Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]]. For instance, the [[Valkyrie]]s were shieldmaidens that brought the souls of dead [[Vikings|Viking]] warriors to the afterlife known as [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]]. | [[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. For instance, the [[Valkyrie]]s were shieldmaidens that brought the souls of dead [[Vikings|Viking]] warriors to the afterlife known as [[Valhalla (afterlife)|Valhalla]]. | |||
During the [[Viking expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Soma]] | ==History== | ||
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 [[Lagertha]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | |||
In the 10th century, [[Thyra Haraldsdottir]], the daughter of King [[Harald Bluetooth]] of [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]] - and wife of [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] - was also a shieldmaiden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 7</ref> | In the 10th century, [[Thyra Haraldsdottir]], the daughter of King [[Harald Bluetooth]] of [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]] - and wife of [[Styrbjörn the Strong]] - was also a shieldmaiden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 7</ref> | ||
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A shieldmaiden is a female warrior from Norse folklore and mythology, typically women who fought alongside men in battles. For instance, the Valkyries were shieldmaidens that brought the souls of dead Viking warriors to the afterlife known as Valhalla.
History
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 Lagertha.[1]
In the 10th century, Thyra Haraldsdottir, the daughter of King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway - and wife of Styrbjörn the Strong - was also a shieldmaiden.[2]
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.
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
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