Gay Vikings - The Double Standards on Homosexuality in Viking Society

On a thousand-year-old rune-staff it says “Åle has been f#%&ed in the ass“. In this way, Åle is labeled as a Ragr, an Old Norse term of insult, meaning a man who takes the role of a woman in a male homosexual relationship. However, the one taking the role of the man, gets away with his honor intact, but Åle, the passive one, or the receiver, should be ashamed. Because to be labeled a Ragr, was extremely shameful in Viking honor culture. Let’s take a closer look at the Viking view on Homosexuallity. Please consider supporting me: Patreon: Buy me a Coffee: Related Video: Holmgang #gayvikings #homosexualvikings #Vikings