So much is written about Viking men, but what about Viking women? What part did women play in Viking society and how accurately or inaccurately are they portrayed in the Viking television series?
For this list of history books, I selected the best Viking women books currently available. Each is linked to its page on Amazon.com for your convenience.
The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown
Learn about the life and journeys if Gudrid, a Viking woman who sailed to the New World and returned home three years later.
This book is an excellent combination of storytelling and research. We are able to see how Viking culture shaped this strong, adventurous woman and made her who she was.
Women and Weapons in the Viking World: Amazon of the North by Leszek Gardela
Written by a researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, this book explores Viking women and their contributions to the warrior culture.
This is a refreshing look into the lives of Vikings with more emphasis on what part women played in their society.
Women in the Viking Age by Judith Jesch
A classic when it comes to women in the Viking age. Read how clues from runic inscriptions and ancient scripts are helping researchers piece together the lives of everyday Viking women.
Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
Published in 2020, Valkyrie gives us the latest look at the research involving Viking women, their roles in everyday life, and, more interestingly, their roles in Viking myths and legends.
Valkyrie is an incredibly fascinating books and one that I highly recommend. If you only plan on buying one book on this subject, get this one.
