Shield Maiden
by Echoing Multiverse
Title
Shield Maiden
Artist
Echoing Multiverse
Medium
Painting - Ink Drawing, Collage
Description
Viking age shield maiden figurine. The Valkyries of Viking mythology are thought to be based on female Viking warriors, also known as shield maidens. Archaeological evidence of such warriors has been found, including this figurine and, most notably, the Birka warrior, a woman buried with two shields, two horses, and an arsenal of weaponry. Additionally, there are written accounts of Viking women fighting alongside men in battle, as well as leading armies on their own.
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April 6th, 2021
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