Statue of Holger Danske by H.P. Pedersen-Dans
Sculpture
Famous statue by sculptor H.P. Pedersen-Dans in Kronborg Castle depicting the legendary figure Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) first mentioned in the eleventh-century Chanson de Roland, and who later becomes a major antagonist (and later supporter) of Charlamagne in French romance. He is said to be sleeping with his beard growing to the ground, to wake when Denmark is in danger.
H.P. Pedersen-Dans
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Souvenir Replica of 'Holger Danske' Statue
Souvenir
A statuette influenced by the famous statue in Kronborg Castle depicting the legendary figure Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) first mentioned in the eleventh-century Chanson de Roland, and who later becomes a major antagonist (and later supporter) of Charlamagne in French romance. He is said to be sleeping with his beard growing to the ground, to wake when Denmark is in danger.
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Hans Peder Pedersen-Dan's 'Holger Danske'
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2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1107
Denmark
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Danish beer steins with various viking motifs
Souvenir
These souvenir steins include typical images associated with the Vikings: horned helmets, weapons, viking ships, and beards! Seen in Copenhagen airport.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1105
Denmark
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Denmark snow-globe souvenir with horned helmet
Souvenir
A souvenir snow-globe with a viking warrior with horned helmet within a globe supported by a horned helmet. Seen in Copenhagen airport.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1101
Denmark
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Toy viking ship souvenir
Souvenir
A small viking ship featuring a dragon prow with images of a horned helmet and viking warrior on the sail. Toy seen in Copenhagen airport.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1100
Denmark
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Orkney Viking Fridge Magnet Photographed in the Orkney Museum
Souvenir
Small stylised Viking with sword, shield and horned helmet, with the inscription 'Orkney'. Photographed by Julie Cassidy in the Orkney Museum.
Joan Rodwell
Orkney Museum
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Julie Cassidy
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/823
Orkney
Scotland
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Branding of Muddy Bay Furniture in Lerwick (Hyperlink)
Branding
Furniture shop in Lerwick, Shetland incorporating a small Viking figure with horned helmet in the logo. Their advert reads 'Delivering furniture is much easier these days'.
Muddy Bay Furniture
http://muddybay.co.uk/
Muddy Bay Furniture
2016
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Hyperlink
Scotland
Shetland
Modern
Souvenir Wooden Viking Woman Figurine
Souvenir
Small wooden figurine of a woman with staff, shield and breastplate, seen in a tourist shop in Iceland.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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Iceland
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Souvenir Wooden Viking Warrior Figurine
Souvenir
Small figurine with a horned helmet and beard, seen in a tourist shop in Iceland.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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Iceland
Modern
Souvenir Armoured Viking Warrior Figurines from Iceland
Souvenir
Round armored figurines with axe and sword, seen in an Icelandic souvenir shop.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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Iceland
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Souvenir Viking Warrior Figurine from Iceland
Souvenir
Playful Viking warrior figurines with swords, shields and horned helmets. Seen in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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The World-Tree Project
2016
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Iceland
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Souvenir beer stein featuring 'Icelandic Vikings'
Souvenir
Pottery beer stein, featuring a group of Viking warriors with the inscription 'Icelandic Vikings'. Seen in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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Sólarfilma ehf
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2016
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http://www.sunfilm.is/ceramic-beer-stein-w-vikings.html
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Iceland
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Souvenir Viking Warrior Fridge Magnets
Souvenir
Fridge magnets featuring a Viking warrior with sword, beard and horned helmet, and a shield with the label 'Iceland'. Seen in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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2016
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Iceland
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Iceland
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Souvenir Viking Ship Fridge Magnets
Souvenir
Fridge magnets with a dragon-prowed Viking ship, brightly coloured shields and warriors with horned helmets. Found in a souvenir shop in Iceland.
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2016
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Iceland
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Souvenir Drinking Horn from Iceland
Souvenir
Pottery drinking horn souvenir featuring a bearded Viking with a horned helmet and the label 'Iceland'.
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2016
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Iceland
Modern
Magnetic Viking Warrior for Children
Children's Toy
Souvenir magnetic Viking warrior for children, seen in Shetland Museum and Archives. The outfit is relatively accurate, with no horned helmet in sight!
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Shetland Museum and Archives
The World-Tree Project
2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/672
Shetland
Scotland
Modern
Orkney Smoked Cheddar with Viking Branding
Branding
Orkney Smoked Cheddar from the Island Smokery in Stromness, Orkney. It includes the tagline ''The Way the Vikings Like It' and a cartoon image of a Viking, with an axe and horned helmet.
The Island Smokery
The Island Smokery
2013
Marjolein Stern / The Orkney Project
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Scotland
Cut out and assemble Viking toilet paper roll craft
Activity - Children
An activity from DLTK's Crafts for Kids, which features many downloadable activities for children. To download the template, click <a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/t.asp?t=http://www.dltk-kids.com/fantasy/images/cviking.gif" target="_blank">here</a>
DLTK's Crafts for Kids
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DLTK's Crafts for Kids
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Дымов Russian Meat Chips with Viking Branding
Food
Meat chips produced by Russian (Moscow-based) company Дымов, which feature a red-haired Viking with horned helmet, a runic inscription and interlace artwork as a background.
Дымов
www.v-dymov.ru
www.v-dymov.ru
Kirill Cyril Komissarov
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Russian
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Russia
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Northlink Ferry in Lerwick, Shetland
Branding
Photo of Northlink Ferries in Lerwick, Shetland. Their logo features a pointing Viking with flowing hair and a horned helmet. Northlink operates between Scotland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.
Northlink
World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/589
Scotland
Shetland
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