Better ID of Viking Corpses Reveals Half of the Warriors Were Female

[Ian C]

http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/09/female-viking-warriors-proof-swords


Quoting part of article:

Shieldmaidens are not a myth! A recent archaeological discovery has shattered the stereotype of exclusively male Viking warriors sailing out to war while their long-suffering wives wait at home with baby Vikings. (We knew it! We always knew it.) Plus, some other findings are challenging that whole "rape and pillage" thing, too.

Researchers at the University of Western Australia decided to revamp the way they studied Viking remains. Previously, researchers had misidentified skeletons as male simply because they were buried with their swords and shields. (Female remains were identified by their oval brooches, and not much else.) By studying osteological signs of gender within the bones themselves, researchers discovered that approximately half of the remains were actually female warriors, given a proper burial with their weapons.

And here's a hi-res pic of the article photo of that stunning female warrior:
http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/12/vikings_lagertha_3.jpg

[jejo68]

Actually in viking society females had alot to say in daily life. It wasnt until the arrival of christianity that women were made second rate Citizens.

[BanzaiCat]