As the title says, I'm looking for literally anything about Iron Age Scandinavia. Books and essay recommendations would be fantastic. What I'm looking for specifically, if possible:
• How marriage was conducted. • What happens if someone of that time period was exiled and/or disowned • Scandinavian nomadic tribes • Scandinavian Islands and their culture • What was happening worldwide during that time • Folklore • How adoption was conducted, if at all
I know it’s a lot but ultimately anything would be appreciated. Any resources, facts, anything. The only thing I don't want is Vikings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I suppose almost any academic authors on "Viking Age Scandinavia" would generally be delighted to hear OP's request, since the majority of their books focused rather on these aspects than on the raiding. So, just to skip one or two chapters on the raiding and war from them would totally be fine.
Anyway, the following are my recommendations in accordance with the premises.
(Entry-Level)
(Intermediate+)
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