Viking Graves Reveal Diverse Social Roles: Hunters, Nomads, and Sorceresses

NY Times Science · · 1 min read · Social Sciences

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Key Takeaways

  • 21 graves were examined.
  • The graves indicate the presence of hunters, nomads, and sorceresses.
  • The study explores the lives and deaths of diverse people who called themselves Vikings.

Overview

An investigation titled “The Sea-King and the Sorceress” explores the lives and deaths of individuals identified as Vikings. This examination focuses on 21 graves to infer aspects of the diverse roles and identities present within Viking society. The source material explicitly mentions specific social roles, including hunters, nomads, and sorceresses, as revealed through these burial sites.

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