#Viking Shields

[kultofathena]

Often depicted in complex, coiled Norse knotwork is the Jörmungandr – the tempestuous Midgard serpent of the World Sea and a herald of the final battle to come – Ragnarök. Jörmungandr is a sea serpent of colossal size who encircles the world at the borders of the oceans, biting his tail and thus encompassing the world within his confines. It is when Jörmungandr releases his tail that the world will end. In this sense he holds the world together in structural balance and the shirking of his duties leaves the world in chaos in both a real and symbolic sense. The imagery of the Midgard serpent is similar to the larger, cross-cultural Ouroboros – a mystical symbol of a serpent or snake eating its tail – an icon of destruction, rebirth and the endless cycle between.

This Viking Shield is sturdily built and crafted from thick and robust wood. It is hand-painted with an intricate Norse knotwork featuring entwined serpents and at its center is a steel shield boss to protect the hand. The shield is rimmed in steel for additional durability and hand a wooden grip bar on its reverse.

Available to order here.

[ancientstuff]

Interesting.

[wherethewolfsbaneblooms]

The jarl awaits, basking in the glow of a full, highland moon. What will you offer her, should you accept her invitation?

Keep an eye out for Shield Me Chapter 7 in the next few days. For now, have Jarl Dimitrescu lounging in the moonlight chin up titties out.

[archerinventive]

"Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine" -Mario Fernandez

These photos come from a recent sunrise excursion during Viking weekend at our local Ren Faire.

The gold light over the tall grass was truly gorgeous, and it was a fun way to start off a full day of festivities with friends.

Thank you to Liv F.H for capturing them. 💛

With: Alexis Baker & Rae

[wearemercs]

Jutes gang and The Jutes Strike back by PzKpfwI

[armthearmour]

A collection of wealthy grave goods including a sword, seax, shield boss, bronze cooking ware, a horse’s bit, and an assortment of strap fittings, excavated in Giengen, Germany, made ca. AD 640-660, housed at the Landesmuseum Württemberg.

[legendarytragedynacho]

Elin, The Silent Protector

In the 10th century, Elin, a silent but formidable shield maiden, defended a Viking settlement in Norway. With her silent determination, Elin thwarted multiple attacks, earning her the nickname "The Silent Protector." Her stoic presence inspired her fellow warriors, and her legacy lived on in the sagas recounting her unyielding defense.

[charlesoberonn]

This is the book cover equivalent to clickbait

[blogtib]

[murkycrush]

OC Valkyrie 🌹 I was inspired by this beautiful photo and wanted to paint an ethereal Valkyrie coming to take her shield maiden back to Valhalla.

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[unicorn-shieldmaiden]

Had an excellent weekend at MisCon 37! Came away with the win in the Master Category for costume, and really just had a fantastic time.

📸:@jasontupec

[kultofathena]

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✨Lord of Battles Large Dark Ages Viking Shield✨

In the hands of a skilled warrior, the flat, round shield is as much a weapon as the sword, axe or spear in the opposing hand – the two together form a joint offensive and defensive combat style. A skilled warrior not only uses a center-grip shield to deflect projectiles and absorb hits; with the rim pointed outward toward the foe and thrust closely to him, the shield can be used to deny entire avenues of attack from his weapon – he will be unable to strike with the shield in the way of main striking angles. In this way the shield can offensively deny an opponent the chance to strike instead of just passively absorbing hits.

Full review available to watch on our YT channel.

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[thetudorslovers]

𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓘'𝓶 𝓽𝓸𝓸 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓽𝓸 𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓵𝓮

𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓘

𝓢𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓸 𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽, 𝓘 𝓫𝓾𝓻𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓵𝓮

𝓕𝓵𝓮𝔀 𝓽𝓸𝓸 𝓱𝓲𝓰𝓱 🌹

"I was never the usurper, always the usurped. You took my husband, my world, and my happiness. The fact that you’re a woman is neither here nor there."

[wherethewolfsbaneblooms]

Happy holidays from Jarl Dimitrescu!

[archerinventive]

"My knife you see... is coated in poison. The smallest cut can be fatal. Take care. My knife... has quite a burn...Oh...Er.. I shouldn't have licked it." - The Hero Yoshihiko and the Devil King's Castle

Happy Faire Friday, my friends!

Wishing all my sword sisters and battle brothers a fantastic weekend filled with friends, laughter, and shenanigans.

Take care of yourselves and those around you.

Best!

With Rae, Liv F.H, & Alexis. :)

[kareguya]