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[[File:ACV Promotional Screenshot 28.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor Varinsdottir, a shieldmaiden during the 9th century]] | [[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 | 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]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Viking expansion]], a number of shieldmaidens fought within the [[Great Heathen Army]], such as | 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{{Cite|21 Nov 2022. | 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"/> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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**''[[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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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]
Appearance[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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