#7: Norse Funerary Practices
Vikings didn’t just use boats for navigation; they were integral to Norse funerals. The deceased were placed in boats with their possessions and set aflame to ensure their journey to Valhalla. Sometimes, slaves were also sacrificed for their master’s afterlife.
Beyond actual boats, Vikings used stones to outline boat shapes as grave markers on land. This practice underlines boats’ significant role in Viking culture, even in death.