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This is an archived BBC fact sheet with detailed information pertaining to all aspects of Norse religion, with specific emphasis on the Viking era and Christian conversion. Gareth Williams highly respected historian and curator of Early Medieval Coins at the British Museum. In addition to coinage, he also specialises in the history of the Viking Age.

British Broadcasting Corporation (2011, February 17). Viking Religion [Fact sheet]. Retrieved from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/religion_01.shtml





While it is not advised that students quote directly from a Wikipedia page, this wiki is an excellent introduction to Norse religion. Students can delve further into each area through the reference section and using the external links.

Norse Religion (n.d). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_religion




 What is a Viking?


A well written outline of viking culture and society. The section on religion is straight forward yet provides a good overview of the belief systems and practices which defined society during the Viking era.

What is a Viking? (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.vikingdenmark.com/what-is-a-viking.html



The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books

This web page provides recommendations and reviews for ten books on Norse mythology. Students can read the reviews and decide on resources that may help them further in their studies. 
McCoy, D. (2014) The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books. Retrieved from http://norse-mythology.org/the-10-best-norse-mythology-books/

 

Online journal articles 

The Drama of Norse Mythology, George T. Flom

This article from Scandinavian Studies and Notes journal discusses the real religious purposes of old Norse storytelling and its importance in Norse society in general. Students will need a membership to NSW State Library to access this document.

Flom, G.T. (1938). The Drama of Norse Mythology. In Scandinavian Studies and Notes, vol 15, pp.135-158. 


The rune-stones of Jelling, Jens Boel

Two of the most notable antiquities from Viking Scandinavia are the 1000 year old runic stones and burial mounds on the property of a medieval church in Jelling. This article details them with apt descriptions including photographs and maps.  

Boel, J. (1996). The Rune-Stones of Jelling. In UNESCO Courier,  pp.40-43.  


The Horse and its role in Icelandic burial practices, mythology and society

This conference paper was delivered in Lund, Sweden in 2004 and is a very good example of the format of scholarly conference papers. It deals with the interesting topic of the horse, a very important animal in Nordic society with diverse religious significance. 
 
Loumand, U. (2004). The Horse and its role in Icelandic burial practices, mythology and society. In Old Norse Religion in Long-term Perspectives: Origins, changes and interactions. Nordic Acedemic Press. Sweden. pp.130-134.
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