Shieldmaiden

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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.