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One of the greatest Viking warriors was… a woman
DNA analysis of bones found in a tomb rich in warrior symbols is pushing historians to reconsider the role of women among the Vikings.
Next to her, a sword, an axe, a spear, arrows, a knife, two shields, as well as a sacrificed mare and stallion! The tomb of a great warrior, an expert in military strategy as indicated by the presence of pawns and a game board.
A study of the bones establishes that this skeleton is in fact that of a woman! Excitement among specialists. Of course, the Nordic sagas do mention warrior women. But they are mythological figures.
But in 2017, a DNA analysis confirmed that the tomb never had more than one occupant who is “the first confirmed high-ranking female Viking warrior”. Having "planned, led and taken part in battles", she died around the age of 30. She was 1.70 meters tall, a large size for the time.
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