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Exploring Gender Nonconformity in Viking Burial Practices

This chapter explores the burial practices of a high-status individual in a Viking and Finnic context, shedding light on gender roles and sexual nonconformity. It discusses how this person's burial challenges traditional masculinity and suggests influences from family dynamics and mythology that allow for a more nuanced understanding of gender and power in ancient societies.

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