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The Frenzied Warband as Odinic Cult: a Comparative Perspective

The Frenzied Warband as Odinic Cult: a Comparative Perspective

During the Migration Period and Viking Age there were groups of frenzied warriors associated with the worship of god Odin. Believing themselves to be recipients of a divine fury from Odin, these warriors formed important parts of a lord's retinue.

This talk addresses the fragmentary source base on this and argues for an ideology of poetically inspired madness that drove these "Odinic Warbands".

Tom Kaye is a master's student in Viking and Medieval Studies, doing his second year at UiO. He is currently working on a thesis addressing the role of madness and divine inspiration within pre-Christian Scandinavia. 

The entrance to the talk is included in the ordinary museum ticket.

In cooperation with Midgard Vikingsenters Venneforening

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Nordgardsetra Farm

Cows, calves, horses, pigs, sheep and chickens walk in the yard, and in the forest you will find the tussiesti, an activity trail for children. There is also an outdoor bakery that produces fresh bread and buns every weekend and pizza if you are lucky.

Ice cream, coffee and, of course, home-made waffles are sold in the guest booth.

Throughout the summer, various courses and themed days about life at Nordgardsetra are organized for children and adults. Here you can come and take part in activities like milking, separation, cheese making, churning butter and cooking prim. And care for and cuddle with the animals, of course. At weekends there is entertainment of various kinds, music, singing, stories, cooking and other activities.

Nordgardsetra is located in the forest a couple of kilometers past Vindfjelltunet with a road all the way up and with parking 100 meters from the yard.

Come for a day visit or stay a day or two!

Nordgardsetra is open during the school's summer holidays, every day from week 26-30.

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Boattrip with DS Kysten 
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Season from June 17 to August 

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The boat is certified for 99 passengers.

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Season Opening at Nordgardsetra Farm

Cows, calves, horses, pigs, sheep and chickens walk in the yard, and in the forest you will find the tussiesti, an activity trail for children. There is also an outdoor bakery that produces fresh bread and buns every weekend and pizza if you are lucky.

Ice cream, coffee and, of course, home-made waffles are sold in the guest booth.

Throughout the summer, various courses and themed days about life at Nordgardsetra are organized for children and adults. Here you can come and take part in activities like milking, separation, cheese making, churning butter and cooking prim. And care for and cuddle with the animals, of course. At weekends there is entertainment of various kinds, music, singing, stories, cooking and other activities.

Nordgardsetra is located in the forest a couple of kilometers past Vindfjelltunet with a road all the way up and with parking 100 meters from the yard.

Come for a day visit or stay a day or two!

Nordgardsetra is open during the school's summer holidays, every day from week 26-30.