Varangian Guardsmen from the Skylitzes Manuscript
Title
Varangian Guardsmen from the Skylitzes Manuscript
Subject
Manuscripts
Description
One section of the Skylitzes manuscript illustrates how the Varangian Guard, an elite mercenary unit mainly consisting of Scandinavians in Byzantine service, dealt with the death of one of their number. The deceased had attempted to rape a woman, so she killed him. The guardsmen gave the woman the deceased's clothes and possessions as compensation for the assault.
Creator
Peter Beatson
Source
New Varangian Guard Inc. Miklagard Garrison
Publisher
New Varangian Guard Inc. Miklagard Garrison
Date
27/06/2001
Contributor
Goði Hanna
Rights
Peter Beatson
Format
Hyperlink
Language
English
Engelsk
Type
Hyperlink
Identifier
http://miklagard.nvg.org.au/period/skylitzes_peter.htm
Coverage
Byzantium, Early Medieval, Viking Age, Vikingatida, Vikingetiden, Vikingtiden
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