There is a lot to be said for just being yourself, bigging up yer self-esteem, and fvck to anyone who has a problem with that. Being like Boy George then.

Edited by Kermit8 (04 May 2017 5.21pm)

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Not really, its fictional - None of Vikings really is all that historically accurate. Its why its good and fun.

Probably very true, but its fiction. Likely the stories of shield maidens are more about the mythology and experiences maybe of people who attacked settlements when the men were absent - and its likely that women had to protect their holdings - as well as fend off things like wolves etc.

Of course Spartan women were noted for their ferocity by the Athenians (largely because of a shortage of men caused by military camapaigns, Spartan women, boys, slaves and old men were likely to have to fight). And of course its also as likely that this myth was perpetuated for the same reason that the Spartans questioned the sexual proclivities of the Athenians.

Also its likely that if there were shield maidens they would have used spears, rather than swords, as its a more practical weapon for a woman.

Plus the idea of female warriors kind of fits with their mythology and the Valkyries. Of course its not beyond the realm of possibility that there were some warrior women (Boudica) but I suspect the truth is more a propaganda about how easy it is to defeat 'the Britons' that even our women can best them.

Yet here you mock the 300. That's an actual real event we are pretty sure about that must of involved much masculinity.

Well except for the number 300, which is a massive disservice to the 700 Thespians and the 400 Thebans who also fought and died.

And of course the fact that the Spartans didn't fight individually, but were reknown for the Phalanx, and their use of armour, rather than baby oil. The Spartans were very pro-military - they produced armour for all their warriors, as opposed to the Athenian tradition of a warrior equipping themselves.

What did happen, is that they were all lead by a Spartan king, who died there. It was also fairly insignificant in terms of the Persian war, other than being propaganda of heroism. But it does have the glory of free men and tragedy that the far more important battle of Salamis doesn't (because the Greeks used the terrain, and won in what kind of amounted to a cunning massacre...).

Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Whether the Spartans were actually f-cking each other is besides the point...It's another area of debate...Though it must be remembered that reproduction in Sparta was enforced...Like most things.

Fiction, best enjoyed as fiction. Almost every portrayal of battle in the dark and medieval period is unrealistic because its not great for cinematography. Armies fought in formation, armour, and the less sexy weapons with reach were the most significant.

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S'alright The Two D's have a mutual understanding and have been bromancing for years. Lots of bendering/homoeroticism/macho posturing. I hope to be a bridesmaid.

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Like a sort of prolonged foreplay

When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC

Back then, it took a lot of more balls to be out and proud like that.

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Noble sentiments Jamie but this is where about 90% of the human race falls down sadly

When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC