Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Panich52

(5,829 posts)
Sat Jul 18, 2015, 01:32 PM Jul 2015

The last Viking and his 'magical' sword?

The last Viking and his 'magical' sword?

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sciencedaily/strange_science/~3/fA_z5Un9syY/150714093658.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email

Have you held the sword? Have you felt its weight? Have you felt how sharp and strong the blade is? A deadly weapon and symbol of power -- jewellery for a man, with 'magical properties'. The sword gave power to the warrior, but the warrior's strength could also be transferred to the sword. That is how they were bound together: man and weapon, warrior and sword.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Anthropology»The last Viking and his '...