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Everyday life of Vikings
The Vikings, a community of Scandinavian seafarers active from the late 8th to the early 11th centuries, gained renown for their maritime raids, trade expeditions, and explorations. At the heart of Viking existence were their self-sufficient homesteads, known as "hofs." Constructed from wood with thatched roofs, these dwellings typically comprised a single room featuring a central hearth for cooking and warmth. More affluent Vikings might have separate rooms for distinct purposes like sleeping, working, and food storage. Agriculturally adept, Vikings cultivated their crops, raised livestock, and supplemented their diet through hunting and fishing. Their culinary preferences embraced a variety of...
Au-delà de la tombe : dévoiler les secrets des rituels funéraires nordiques
Rituels funéraires nordiques. Comment les Vikings ont enterré les rois et les gens ordinaires Les Vikings étaient connus pour leurs prouesses maritimes, leurs raids brutaux et leur culture fascinante. Un aspect de la culture viking qui est souvent négligé est leurs rituels funéraires élaborés. Les Vikings croyaient en une vie après la mort et attachaient une grande importance à ce que les morts soient correctement enterrés. Cet article examinera les rituels funéraires nordiques et explorera comment les Vikings ont enterré à la fois leurs rois et les gens ordinaires. Croyances nordiques sur la mort et l'au-delà Les Scandinaves croyaient qu'il...
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