Division of Continuing Studies
Women in Scandinavian society: the Viking and modern ages
Event Details
Date
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Time
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Location
Elvehjem Bulding, 800 University Ave
Description
The first two lectures of this illustrated three-part series explore women in Norse myth and legend, the archaeology of Viking burials, female warriors and colonists, and women in Icelandic sagas and law. The last one focuses on the position of women and their major roles in modern Norway, one of the most gender-equal countries in the world. Instructors: Peggy Hager, Jane Schulenburg. Thursdays through Nov 7 (no class Oct 31)
Cost
$40
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