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Neil S. Price is a British archaeologist and professor specializing in the Viking Age and Scandinavian prehistory.
Known for: Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings
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Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings is a comprehensive exploration of Viking society, culture, and belief systems. Drawing on decades of archaeological research, Neil Price presents a vivid portrait of the Viking world, from their mythology and cosmology to their politics, trade, and daily life. The book challenges popular myths and offers a nuanced understanding of how the Vikings saw themselves and their place in the world.
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Origins and Environment
The story begins with the land itself. Scandinavia’s rugged terrain and intricate coastline were not just a backdrop—they were active participants in shaping Viking identity. The fjords, forests, and meadows created pockets of isolation and opportunity, determining settlement patterns and fostering ...
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Mythology and Cosmology
If you wish to truly grasp the Vikings, you must step into their cosmos. In their worldview, the universe stood upon the mighty world-tree, Yggdrasil, its roots and branches binding realms of gods, humans, giants, and the dead. This cosmology was not abstract doctrine—it was the living, breathing ma...
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About Neil S. Price
Neil S. Price is a British archaeologist and professor specializing in the Viking Age and Scandinavian prehistory. He is known for his extensive fieldwork and scholarship on Norse religion, warfare, and social structures, and has published widely on the archaeology of the North.
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