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A couple of days ago I watched
Vikings episode 7. I watched it over and over again. In this episode something
happened what I already knew from spoilers. But it surprised me although I did
know Floki was going to merry his one and only Helga.
The creators of the series from Vikings did a
remarkable job. They succeed to put a Christian wedding and a Viking wedding
together with both rituals. The music they used only makes it better.
What I like about the scene is how they show the
differences in marriage. The rituals are different from each other but both are
well shown.
There are myths in the Viking marriage. We know the
similarities but on different ways. For example Floki carries his Helga to the
spot where they are going to marry. The Christians do this after the ceremony.
The broom carries his wife to bed.
Another great ritual by the Vikings is the changing
sword this is for protection and is a symbol of tradition the broom will always
change the sword from his father and will be given to the next son. The bride
will have a new sword to give to the broom. Christianity don’t have that we do
that with names.
On the ritual changing the rings it is clear they
both have the same ritual here but Vikings put the ring on the swords and
exchange in the series.
The music that they used suits perfectly in the
theme of the marriages. It has a bit of Celtic sound. I know that sounds funny
but it is.
Do you want to know more about Viking or the
Christian marriage?
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Thanks for sharing .The rituals followed by vikings are commendable.
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