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What Did The Vikings Really Look Like?

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

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Viking Grooming: Culture and Practices

This chapter explores the cultural significance of hair and personal hygiene among Vikings, emphasizing their grooming habits and the historical representations of their hairstyles. It contrasts Viking cleanliness with perceptions from other cultures, particularly Arabic observations, and discusses various body modifications such as tattoos and teeth filing. The chapter provides insight into the complexities of Viking identity through their grooming practices and social interactions.

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