That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast
In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our ‘Thing’ is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from around the world can come together to share knowledge.
Join Miranda and Lucas, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, as they delve into another fascinating topic about Vikings, archaeology, and more!
That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast
Viking New Year's Resolutions?: Yule Oaths in the Viking Age
Did the Vikings ever think "New Yule, New Me?" In this episode we talk about the Viking version on New Year's resolutions - making a sacred oath while touching a wild boar!
Listen as we explore the tradition of oath-making and breaking in Germanic cultures, talk about some of the stranger examples of oaths in the sagas, and try and remember some of the oaths in Game of Thrones!
Examples of oaths in our past episodes:
31 - The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok
36 - Twilight of the Viking Age: The HARALD of Change!
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