Viking games

[Thorum]

I have subscribed for years to the newspaper "Nordstjernan". Occasionally, I will post interesting (I hope) and relevant stories in this section from the paper. Enjoy!!

Here is a story about games/sports Vikings played for leisure. I think I could picture a get-together of Apricians, lots of mead flowing and a round or two of "pull the sun over the mountain"!!

Here is the website of the club "Telge Glima" which "has about 20 members who has come together with a mutual interest in history and an interest to practice and show old sports and games." They are located in Södertälje.

You have got to check out this 5 minute video the group has made of the different games they play. Too cool!! I would love to do this!! up

[Ladejarlen]

Hnefatafl board game should also be mentioned, read more about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafl_games

[Thorum]

Hnefatafl board game should also be mentioned, read more about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafl_games

I want one for Christmas!!

[Cail]