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Only girls and ladies of light morals had uncovered hair

This torque is based on a dragon head that was on a dress pin from the Viking city of Haithabu near Schleswig

they symbolize the evil creature that must be defeated by a hero

and may optionally be treated to render it even more waterproof against the winter rains

This gambeson consists of three layers of fluffed cotton canvas with a soft cotton inner lining and a wool mix exterior

vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century tin 121222080 pagan_gift Only girls and ladies ofThis replica sword is a stunning piece for any sword collection. It is based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to the richness of its decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period took place between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era. The stylized rings on the upper cross guard may