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Poster
Heathens' from the North: reconsidering Viking culture
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
2021
Abstract
Viking, although also referred to at times as heathen or Northman, refers to a selective group of skilled seafarers from various lands in south Scandinavia. The Viking realms included Denmark, Sweden, and Norway as well as other smaller islands and eventually other countries as the Vikings expanded and settled. From about the middle of the 8th century to the later half of the 11th (793·1066), the Vikings were known to depart their countries on vessels and embark on raiding expeditions to various European countries further south.
JI was during this time that the Vikings obtained an image of shaggy, unkempt scoundrels who aimlessly raped, killed, and plundered their way through Europe with no thought of morals or consideration of ethics. They have been blamed for the decline in education in Europe as they disrupted monasteries and even for the dismemberment of the Carolingian Empire. It Is commonly understood that Vikings would commit heinous acts in various towns to collect loot and then return to their countries. Far less attention was given to the Vikings once they returned home. Consequently, Viking's true culture remained in the dark for some time.
Details
- Title
- Heathens' from the North
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
- Contributors
- Dr. Marie-Thèrése Champagne (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090788606600
- Academic Unit
- History and Philosophy; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; Office of Undergraduate Research; 2021 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase
- Language
- English