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According to the medieval Irish Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib, the sons of a woman by this name died at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. Although it has been suggested that these two Rusla are the same woman, Alexander Bugge argued that the Irish author of Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib misinterpreted the Old English name Rodla , which refers to the Viking ...
The Norse–Gaels originated in Viking colonies of Ireland and Scotland, the descendants of intermarriage between Norse immigrants and the Gaels. As early as the 9th century, many colonists (except the Norse who settled in Cumbria ) intermarried with native Gaels and adopted the Gaelic language as well as many Gaelic customs.
As Ireland was one of the most politically fractured countries at the time, it was a prime target for Viking conquest. Furthermore, Irish Kings often made alliances with foreign invaders in an attempt to weaken their domestic rivals. The Vikings were able to defeat the centralized Kingdoms of Europe, since the small ruling class was easily removed.
Pages in category "Viking Age women" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Baugrygr; Birka grave Bj 581;
Gormlaith was born in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.Her father was Murchad mac Finn, King of Leinster, and her brother was Máel Mórda mac Murchada.According to annalistic accounts, she was married to Olaf Cuaran, the Viking king of Dublin and York until his death in 981, [1] and was mother to his son, King Sigtrygg Silkbeard.
The Vikings are called several different names throughout the annals: foreigners, dark or fair-foreigners, heathens, Norsemen, Norse-Irish and Danes. It is often unclear if these titles attribute nationalities or certain alliances as they are used intermixed throughout.
Daughter of Donnchad Midi, High King of Ireland (died 797) of the Clann Cholmáin. She died in 802. Maedhbh ingen Indrechtach: Daughter of Indrechtach mac Muiredaig, King of Connacht (died 723) of the Uí Briúin. Also known simply as Medb. According to the 12th century Banshenchas (Lore of Women), she was mother of Niall Caille, and died in 798.
Viking women generally appear to have had more freedom than women elsewhere, [161] as illustrated in the Icelandic Grágás and the Norwegian Frostating laws and Gulating laws. [162] Most free Viking women were housewives, and a woman's standing in society was linked to that of her husband. [161]