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Meet the mysterious Viking sorceress who left raiders shaking in their boot

Video. Secrets of the Viking Völva revealed at Denmark’s National Museum

Updated: 26/06/2024 - 11:37 GMT+2

A new exhibition opening at Denmark’s National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress, known as… the Völva.

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