How Was A Viking King Elected And What Was Expected From Him?

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Viking society, kings were the most influential individuals, but having the highest social status was accompanied by specific responsibilities and requirements. Unlike pharaohs, Viking kings were not considered divine or unique. Ragnar Lodbrok claimed to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, but most Viking leaders were "ordinary" […]

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How Was A Viking King Elected And What Was Expected From Him?
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Viking society, kings were the most influential individuals, but having the highest social status was accompanied by specific responsibilities and requirements. Unlike pharaohs, Viking kings were not considered divine or unique. Ragnar Lodbrok claimed to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, but most Viking leaders were "ordinary" […]
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