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Vikings who were considered cowardly were believed to travel to Asgard after death.
Vikings who were considered cowardly were believed to travel to Asgard after death.
False (B)
Vikings were primarily known for their peaceful trading practices and diplomatic negotiations.
Vikings were primarily known for their peaceful trading practices and diplomatic negotiations.
False (B)
Valkyries, according to legend, transported deceased Viking warriors to Valhalla, another name for Asgard.
Valkyries, according to legend, transported deceased Viking warriors to Valhalla, another name for Asgard.
True (A)
The destination of Vikings after death was Earth.
The destination of Vikings after death was Earth.
Asgard was considered the home of the humans.
Asgard was considered the home of the humans.
Odin's maiden warriors were the Einherjar.
Odin's maiden warriors were the Einherjar.
According to the source, Vikings believed that only women could travel to Asgard after death.
According to the source, Vikings believed that only women could travel to Asgard after death.
The Oxford Big Ideas 8 is a primary source document providing firsthand accounts of Viking culture.
The Oxford Big Ideas 8 is a primary source document providing firsthand accounts of Viking culture.
Valkyries were believed to be giantesses who guarded the gates of Asgard.
Valkyries were believed to be giantesses who guarded the gates of Asgard.
Vikings believed that their actions in life determined their afterlife destination.
Vikings believed that their actions in life determined their afterlife destination.
Flashcards
What is Asgard?
What is Asgard?
Home of the Norse gods in Viking mythology.
Who were the Valkyries?
Who were the Valkyries?
Odin's maiden warriors who escorted brave Vikings to Asgard after death.
Viking afterlife belief.
Viking afterlife belief.
Belief that brave Vikings journey to Asgard with Valkyries after death.
Study Notes
- Vikings are largely considered violent raiders.
- Vikings who were brave or lived remarkably were thought to travel to Asgard (home of the gods) after death.
- Valkyries (Odin’s maiden warriors) transported them to Asgard.
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