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Viking  

Definition

  • Refers to the period, culture and style of art, late 8th c.-early 12th cs., in Scandinavia and Scandinavian settlements overseas; derived from the old Norse noun "víkingr," and narrowly refers to sea pirates and raiders; however, it is usually applied to the broader realm of Scandinavian culture from this time period [AAT, alt.]

Entry terms

  • Viking age
  • Viking period

Notation

  • 119932

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-RP3N0S1G-W

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