https://www.worldtreeproject.org/items/browse?tags=Berserkir&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=atom2024-03-29T06:50:35-07:00Omekahttps://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/35
For those wanting the full 100,000-word thesis, try here: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28819/
Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere, plus you get notice of uploads.
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lindybeige (it's a 'page' and now seems to be working).
This one has been a long time coming, but now I'm glad that I've said it. It may disappoint many die-easy fans of unnecessary carnage, but the truth about berserkers is that they may have been a great deal more sensible and human than the rage-fuelled psychos so beloved by the world's male teenagers.
For those wanting the full 100,000-word thesis, try here: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28819/
Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me to make.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere, plus you get notice of uploads.
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lindybeige (it's a 'page' and now seems to be working).
Google+: "google.com/+lindybeige"
website: www.LloydianAspects.co.uk
Creator
Nikolas Lloyd
Source
http://YouTube.com
Publisher
Youtube.com
Date
16/07/2015
Contributor
Administrator
Rights
(C) Nikolas Lloyd as Lindybeige
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Medi-Evil Nutrition markets one of its pre-workout formulae as 'Berserker', claiming that it is 'Inspired by the legendary warfare fury of the Norse Vikings. Medi-Evil Berserker™ was forged on the gym battlefields, and contains one of the largest profiles of the highest quality active ingredients in a product of its kind.'
The Lewis chessmen were found in 1831 at Uig on Lewis in the Hebrides. They were probably made in Trondheim, Norway in the late 12th or early 13th century. They are on display at the National Museum of Scotland
Creator
National Museum of Scotland
Source
National Museum of Scotland
Publisher
National Museum of Scotland
Date
15/08/2015
Contributor
Administrator
Rights
National Museums Scotland
Format
Hyperlink
Language
English
Type
Hyperlink
Identifier
http://www.nms.ac.uk/lewischessmen.aspx
Coverage
Medieval, Lewis, Hebrides, Uig, Trondheim, Norway, Norge
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The mask, presented on the photo, has been made of red felt. It is uncertain what species of mammal it represent - dog? sheep? fox? Unknown is also function of this object, it may be used as theatrical implement, ritual item, or element of disguise. Inga Hägg suggested, that Hedeby mask could be connected with berserkers or ulfhéðnar.
This find is a part of the permanent exhibition in the Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
References:
Hägg I. 1984a: Die Textilfunde aus dem Hafen von Haithabu, Berichte über die Ausgrabungen in Haithabu 20, Neumünster.
Hägg I. 1984b: Textilfunde aus dem Hafen von Haithabu. Aspekte und Interpretation, Offa 41, Neumünster, pp. 177-188.
Price N. 2002: The Viking Way: Religion and War in Late Iron Age Scandinavia, AUN 31, Uppsala. ]]>2016-11-22T06:36:25-08:00
Title
Mask from Hedeby
Subject
Archaeological artefact
Description
This mask is one from two exemplars which have been found rolled in a ship discovered in harbour at Hedeby / Haithaby (currently Germany). They have been used as caulking of a hull.
The mask, presented on the photo, has been made of red felt. It is uncertain what species of mammal it represent - dog? sheep? fox? Unknown is also function of this object, it may be used as theatrical implement, ritual item, or element of disguise. Inga Hägg suggested, that Hedeby mask could be connected with berserkers or ulfhéðnar.
This find is a part of the permanent exhibition in the Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.
References:
Hägg I. 1984a: Die Textilfunde aus dem Hafen von Haithabu, Berichte über die Ausgrabungen in Haithabu 20, Neumünster.
Hägg I. 1984b: Textilfunde aus dem Hafen von Haithabu. Aspekte und Interpretation, Offa 41, Neumünster, pp. 177-188.
Price N. 2002: The Viking Way: Religion and War in Late Iron Age Scandinavia, AUN 31, Uppsala.
A review of the film Berseker: Hell's Warrior. The film is about a Viking cursed to be reborn whenever he dies, and features vampiric Valkyries whose bite turns a man into a berserker.
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During a bar brawl, Osvald, recklessly challenges the fiercest fighters in the known world, among them the murderer Perset. It ends up in a tournament in the old Viking way of settling disagreement; a single combat to death on a small island. Whoever returns, wins.
The next day he wakes ridden with anxiety to the questions:
Will he become a Berserker?
Will he survive this eight fighter-one survivor tournament?
Will he win the heart of Hildegun, the love of his life?
Scandinavia. In the year 968, Osvald, the cowardly Viking, and his brave but not too bright brother Sigtrygg, set out to revenge the murder of their father. As much as Osvald loves to be a hero, he detests putting himself at risk of any kind, and fears Perset Olale, the evil fin who murdered his father, even more.
During a bar brawl, Osvald, recklessly challenges the fiercest fighters in the known world, among them the murderer Perset. It ends up in a tournament in the old Viking way of settling disagreement; a single combat to death on a small island. Whoever returns, wins.
The next day he wakes ridden with anxiety to the questions:
Will he become a Berserker?
Will he survive this eight fighter-one survivor tournament?
Will he win the heart of Hildegun, the love of his life?
Standard YouTube License This video represents licensed content on YouTube, meaning that the content has been claimed by a YouTube content partner.
Format
Youtube video
Language
English
Type
MovingImage
Identifier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu7YsrVmzU8
Coverage
Modern, Sweden
Player
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Citation:
Breen, G. J. (1999). Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic literature. (doctoral thesis).]]>2016-11-23T09:54:00-08:00
Title
Thesis: Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic Literature
Subject
Thesis
Description
Breen's PhD thesis on the Old Norse berserkr. The thesis itself is not available to view online but the link provides details of how to view it.
Citation:
Breen, G. J. (1999). Berserkr in Old Norse and Icelandic literature. (doctoral thesis).
A film described as 'The Viking Hunger Games'. This trailer shows one way that popular culture engages with the Vikings, in this instance the Viking berserkers who were supposed to have been an unstoppable, berserk Viking warrior.
Witcher III is a fantasy RPG that features Viking-style berserkers at one point. These berserkers are warriors who change into animals in battle, becoming engines of slaughter with no care for their own safety. They can only return to human form once their bloodlust has been sated.