#vikingburial #medievalhistory #history In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen delve deep into the world of Viking burials. Discover how the Norsemen honored their dead between 793 and 1066 AD and what spiritual beliefs lay behind these practices. From the legendary ship burials like Oseberg to simple cremations - the Vikings had a completely different view of death than we do today. Instead of mourning, community took center stage: wakes with mead from drinking horns, elaborate grave goods, and the firm belief that death was merely a transition to a new journey. We shed light on the various afterlife realms - from Odin's Valhalla to Freyja's Fólkvangr to Hel's shadow realm - and show how these beliefs were reflected in burial rituals. Along the way, we dispel Hollywood myths and explain what archaeological finds like the Oseberg Ship really reveal about Viking culture. A captivating journey into an era when death was not the end, but the beginning of a new adventure. We look forward to your comments! 😍 #shipburial #valhalla #norsemythology #archaeology #burialrituals #vikingera #wake ___ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/viking-burial-rituals-and-traditions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/