ANST - Viking Answer Lady Webpage Updates

[Gunnora Hallakarva]

Sael og heil!

I am pleased to announce that the Viking Answer Lady website
(http://www.realtime.com/~gunnora) has finally been completely redesigned
for a more up-to-date look, plus better navigation.  And of course, new
articles have been added as well.

Look for more new articles to come in the next few months!

Brand-New Articles:
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The First Viking Raid in Europe: A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domine
(General Articles Section)
    A look at the first recorded Viking raid at Lindisfarne 
    in 793 and the origins of the commonly quoted 
    phrase, "From the fury of the Northmen deliver me, 
    O Lord".

The Beasts of Battle: Raven, Eagle and Wolf
(Arts & Literature Section)
    The use of the Beasts of Battle theme, naming 
    the scavenger beasts of the battlefield` in poetry 
    to evoke a battle scene, is one of the hallmarks 
    of Old Norse and Old English poetry.  This article 
    examines the mythological associations connected 
    with each of the Beasts and shows how these 
    associations can be used in poetry to amplify the 
    underlying meaning of the poem.

Recently Added Articles:
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Review of Books for Children about the Vikings
(Bibliography/Books Section)
   Just in time for Yule -- stocking stuffers for your young
   readers and little Vikings.  There are some books here
   that adults will appreciate as well.

What kind of pets and domestic animals did the Vikings keep?
(Agriculture Section)
   History and information about cats, dogs, unusual pets
   and a range of domestic animals.

Duelling - Holmgang and Einvige
(Warfare Section)
   An in-depth look at the Viking forms of the duel
   and how the duel evolved over time as Viking
   society changed.

Viking Horses
(Agriculture Section)
   Horse breeds, archaeological remains, saddles,
   bridles, bits, stirrups - a little of everything about
   Viking horses.

And  Don't Miss the Viking Answer Lady Article Archives:
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GENERAL ARTICLES
   Definition of "Viking"
   Viking Age Timeline
   The First Viking Raid

DAILY LIFE
   Viking Foods
   Viking Women's Clothing
   Viking Clothing Decoration and Embroidery
   Viking Games and Pasttimes
   Viking Wedding Ceremony
   Homosexuality in the Viking Age
   Purchasing Amber

AGRICULTURE
   Viking Horses
   Viking Pets and Domestic Animals

TECHNOLOGY
   Viking Ships
   Viking Navigational Tools and Techniques
   Viking Constellation Names
   Runic Calendars

ARTS & LITERATURE
   Finnish and Viking Poetry
   The Beasts of Battle Theme in Germanic Poetry

MYTHOLOGY & RELIGION
   Viking Ghosts
   White Christ and Red Thorr

WARFARE
   Holmgang
   Berkerkergang
   Viking Armor and Weapons

SETTLEMENTS & EXPANSION
   Viking Invasions in Wales
   Vikings in Russia: the Risala of Ibn Fadlan.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
   Childrens' Books About the Viking Age

Enjoy!


Wæs Þu Hæl (Waes Thu Hael)

::GUNNORA::

Gunnora Hallakarva
Herskerinde
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