Did the shield maiden exist, or did Hollywood make the iconic Skjaldmaer its own “strong woman” mythos? The answer is, probably a bit of both.
Did the Viking Shield Maiden Exist? Skjaldmaer Myth vs Reality
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The Emerson Seax — Viking Blade Design
While the Seax blade is new for Emerson, as Ernie points out, it is not a new concept, having been used back in Viking times. Ernie has been a fan of Viking weapons and tools for many years, and this prompted him to pay homage to this blade design, which was originally used by Vikings in a fixed blade configuration.
Norse Hardware: Viking Weapons
Viking weapons were cutting-edge gear which, coupled with the warrior ethos, put Vikings at the head of pretty much everyone’s “run-when-you-see-them” list.
Valheim: You don’t even need to read the Hávamál!
Valheim is a Viking-themed survival game for up to 10 players, developed by Iron Gate AB and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.