Vikings and Cats - Medievalists.net
Did the Vikings keep cats as pets? A recent study reveals that felines were much more part of Norse society than previously believed.
In an article published in Current Swedish Archaeology, Matthias Toplak presents a re-evaluation of the roles of domestic cats in Viking Age Scandinavia. He challenges traditional interpretations shaped by medieval mythology and shows how archaeological evidence provides a more nuanced perspective on the significance of cats in Viking society.
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