Gilded female figure gives a glimpse of the Viking Age
Source: heritagedaily.com
The Viking Age can often seem like something from mythology rather than reality – and it can be difficult to imagine how the Viking people actually looked.
The discovery of a small female figurine made of gilded silver by amateur archaeologists in Revninge (Denmark), has given a face and body to the Danish ancestors of the Viking Age.Dating from around 800AD, archaeologists believe the figurine now named the “Revninge – woman”, may depict the goddess Freya by the hand posture holding the stomach. Other interpretations include the Norns, Diser, vølver or possibly the Valkyries.
” Small humanoid characters from the Viking period are extremely rare and the Revninge – woman’s dress is incredibly detailed. The discovery will no doubt contribute to the discussion on how clothes from this period may be worn.
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