Red haired Viking woman drinking from Cattle horn in Largs, Scotland, UK. Sep, 2017. Thora the red at the Battle of Largs (2 October 1263) Re-enactment pagan festival event the Swords of Dalriada, 13th Century, living history group. It was an indecisive engagement between the kingdoms of Norway and Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde near Largs, Scotland. The conflict formed part of the Norwegian expedition against Scotland in 1263, in which Haakon Haakonarson, King of Norway attempted to reassert Norwegian sovereignty over the western seaboard of Scotland. Credit; MediaWorldImages/AlamyLive

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Ever since the 16th century, people have been fascinated with Old Norse culture and the drinking horn became a symbol of the many Viking revival movements that have happened ever since. These Viking revivals have even brought us the word “Viking,” which wasn’t even introduced to the English language until sometime in the 18th century. Norway entered a period of strong nationalism in the 19th century, and the first Viking ship was unearthed in 1867. Our fanaticism over Old Norse culture has only gotten stronger over the years as we’ve learned more and more about this enigmatic and powerful society.

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