Long relegated to the shadows of history, women of the Viking world are now coming back into the light. The discovery of a female burial at the bottom of an Icelandic fjord has opened a fascinating investigation spanning seven countries, led by some of the world’s leading specialists.
Merchants, weavers, prophetesses, queens, warriors, or simple farm women—whether they ventured beyond the seas or remained on their native lands—they all helped shape the history of the Nordic worlds.
Drawing on the most recent archaeological and historical discoveries, this book restores these forgotten heroines to their rightful place. By challenging long-held assumptions and shedding light on the role of women from the frozen lands, the authors redraw a history that is more complex—and infinitely more human.
“It is important to tell the story of these women, because their roles and experiences have too often been eclipsed by the narratives of warriors, kings, and male explorers.”
— Kristina Ekero Eriksson
