The Norse Framework
The Sociology, Culture, and Belief Systems of the Viking Age.By Atlas Meyers
Length41m
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"The Norse Framework" investigates the internal structures that governed Viking society. Moving beyond the battlefield, this volume dissects the sociological and cultural engines of the North. It analyzes the rigid class hierarchy distinguishing the aristocracy, free farmers, and enslaved populations, while examining the function of the "Thing" assemblies in legal dispute resolution. The text also explores the fatalistic cosmology of the Norse religion, detailing how concepts of fate and ritual sacrifice underpinned their psychological resilience. From the economics of the agrarian farmstead to the intricate craftsmanship of their trade networks, this volume provides a comprehensive audit of daily life, belief systems, and the material culture that sustained the Viking phenomenon.
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GenreHistory
Length41 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
2Introduction: Survival in the North
3Chapter 1: Social Architecture: Jarls, Karls, and Thralls
4Chapter 2: The Cosmology of Fate: Myth and Ritual
5Chapter 3: Material Culture and the Martial Economy
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6Conclusion: The Persistence of Identity
7About the Series
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