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.
There are several pieces of evidence that suggest this site was used for cult rituals. First, there are multiple artifacts found at the site, including animal bones and human remains, which indicate sacrificial offerings. Additionally, the layout of the site, including a central pit and surrounding structures, is consistent with other known cult ritual sites. Finally, there are carvings and symbols found at the site that are associated with Viking religious practices.
Based on the artifacts and remains found at the site, it is estimated that this possible cult ritual site dates back to the early Viking Age, around the 8th or 9th century.
At this time, it is impossible to determine which specific Viking kings may have used this site for cult rituals. However, based on the location and significance of the site, it is likely that it was used by powerful and influential Viking leaders.
This discovery provides valuable insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the Vikings. It suggests that they had complex and organized religious rituals that were integral to their society. It also sheds light on their relationship with sacrifice and their beliefs about the afterlife.
Yes, there are plans for further excavation and research at this site in order to gather more information and evidence about its use as a possible cult ritual site. This will involve a multidisciplinary approach, including archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians, to further understand the significance and context of this discovery.