The discussion centers on the discovery of a large mud building in Lejre, Denmark, which may have served as either a cult site or a beer hall for early Viking kings. Participants explore the implications of this finding, including the cultural practices associated with rituals and drinking in Viking society.
Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the interpretation of the site's purpose, with some leaning towards a more traditional view of ritualistic practices while others adopt a more irreverent stance. The discussion remains unresolved on the specifics of the cultural practices associated with the site.
Participants reference historical events and figures that may not be directly related to the Viking context, raising questions about the accuracy and relevance of these comparisons. There is also uncertainty about the specific practices that may have occurred at the site, as well as the definitions of ritual and celebration in this context.
DavidSnider said:Ritual is a nice word for getting drunk and smashing things =)
Not to my knowledge.Andre said:and of course the beer was served in the skulls of the victims of the cult
Rosamund met the king's valet, Helmechis, who suggested using Peredeo, a strong man, to accomplish the assassination. Peredeo refused to help, and that night mistakenly had intercourse with Rosemund, who was disguised as a servant. After learning that he had committed adultery with his king's wife, Peredeo agreed to take part in an assassination attempt in fear of the king's retribution. After the great feast, Alboin went to bed inebriated, at which point Rosamunde ordered the king's sword bound to his bedpost, so that should he wake in the middle of the assassination attempt, he would be defenseless. Alboin did wake, only to find himself unarmed. He fended off his attackers temporarily with a footstool, but was killed. His remains were allegedly buried beneath the palace steps. Rosamunde fled with her lover and Alboin's daughter by his first wife, Albsuinda, to Ravenna under the protection of the Byzantine emperor.