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Viking Royalty: Nicknames, Love Poems & Victorian Myths

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Exploring Viking Legitimacy and Succession

This chapter delves into the concept of illegitimacy in Viking culture, examining the complexities around kingship and succession, influenced by factors like Christianity and stability. Historical examples like Harold Gillie and King Magnus are used to illustrate the challenges and nuances of legitimacy in Viking society.

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