Gilded female figure gives a glimpse of the Viking Age

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.



http://www.heritagedaily.com/2014/06/gilded-female-figure-gives-a-glimpse-of-the-viking-age/103514