nationalgeographicscans: detail of the silver cauldron of Gundestrup- one of the most striking and widely studied of Celtic relics. Scholars trace its origin to eastern Europe in the second century B.C. and believe it may have come to Denmark as war booty. [Lol.] The 27 inch wide bowl, buried in pieces as a votive offering, was not unearthed until 1891. The outside plates feature a gallery of deity heads, such as a fertility goddess and her attendants. Inside is a pageant of cult scenes. Scholars disagree on the meaning of the procession (lower image). Some suggest that amid fanfare a slain warrior is being submerged in a life-restoring cauldron. 

nationalgeographicscans:

detail of the silver cauldron of Gundestrup- one of the most striking and widely studied of Celtic relics. Scholars trace its origin to eastern Europe in the second century B.C. and believe it may have come to Denmark as war booty. [Lol.] The 27 inch wide bowl, buried in pieces as a votive offering, was not unearthed until 1891. The outside plates feature a gallery of deity heads, such as a fertility goddess and her attendants. Inside is a pageant of cult scenes. Scholars disagree on the meaning of the procession (lower image). Some suggest that amid fanfare a slain warrior is being submerged in a life-restoring cauldron. 

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nordic-drifter: There is no such thing as a female viking. The Old Norse term vikingar applied exclusively to men who sailed from Scandinavia for the purpose of raiding or trading. Women only ever sailed for the purpose of establishing new colonies in distant lands; for settlement. Women in Viking Age society were in charge of the household, and in charge of making certain that food lasted through the winter. When the men were away raiding and trading, women were in charge of the farm. Although women were bound to house and family, they held a great deal of influence in society, often having full control over the distribution of food and clothing.  There is no evidence that female warriors, valkyrie, ever existed outside of mythology. Though women were most likely trained in swordsmanship in order to defend their homes. BBC: Viking Women

nordic-drifter:

There is no such thing as a female viking. The Old Norse term vikingar applied exclusively to men who sailed from Scandinavia for the purpose of raiding or trading. Women only ever sailed for the purpose of establishing new colonies in distant lands; for settlement.

Women in Viking Age society were in charge of the household, and in charge of making certain that food lasted through the winter. When the men were away raiding and trading, women were in charge of the farm. Although women were bound to house and family, they held a great deal of influence in society, often having full control over the distribution of food and clothing. 

There is no evidence that female warriors, valkyrie, ever existed outside of mythology. Though women were most likely trained in swordsmanship in order to defend their homes.

BBC: Viking Women

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mypantsareonfire: straits between denmark and sweden 1801 large http://207.191.227.90/~tumblr3/strait_denmark_sweden_1801_b.jpgsuper large http://207.191.227.90/~tumblr3/strait_denmark_sweden_1801.jpg

mypantsareonfire:

straits between denmark and sweden 1801

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oneblackline: House boat, Hvide Sande, Denmark

oneblackline:

House boat, Hvide Sande, Denmark

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mudwerks: VINTAGE POSTER: PISCINE FREDERIKSBERG Aage Sikker Hansen, Danemark (1897-1955)Affiche datant de 1934

mudwerks:

VINTAGE POSTER: PISCINE FREDERIKSBERG

Aage Sikker Hansen, Danemark (1897-1955)
Affiche datant de 1934

the whale’s head - Vejle, Denmark see also

the whale’s head - Vejle, Denmark

see also

Vintage Labels 1900-1950 via Antoon Kuper

Vintage Labels 1900-1950

trixietreats: Little Mermaid Statue – Denmark

trixietreats:

Little Mermaid Statue – Denmark

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