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Freydís Eiríksdóttir

September 11, 2017

More DNA evidence of Viking warrior women

DNA testing just added more evidence that Viking women were warrior chiefs (and boardgame enthusiasts) too!
Freydís Eiríksdóttir (c. 1000 CE)
Sword-Wielding Pregnant Viking
When attacked by Native Americans, this pregnant viking bared her chest, brandished a sword, and took them on by herself. And she won.
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The Viking Princess Who Became a Pirate
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