Mysterious Ancient Grave With Unusual Artifacts That Belonged To A Völva – Norse Female Shamans Did Exist
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A Völva in Norse mythology was someone everyone feared, even the gods. She was a powerful female shaman and seer, but was she only a mythological figure, or was there any proof of her existence?
Credit: National Museum of Denmark
Sometimes very unusual archaeological finds are made, giving us reason to ponder whether some of our ancestors’ stories are not based on actual events.
A very mysterious grave was discovered in Denmark. Several puzzling ancient artifacts were found in the tomb, indicating whoever was buried there was no ordinary person. What is especially interesting about this particular discovery is that it seems this was the resting place of a Völva.
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Adventurous Viking Woman Who Challenged Social Norms And Whose Fate Was Foretold By A Völva
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