'Be like a Viking and crush the patriarchy'

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Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough reveals how Nordic culture has venerated strong women for thousands of years - from Valkyries to Prime Ministers. Oh, and goddesses too. The music featured in this clip is the 3rd movement of ‘Slátta’ by Jorunn Vidar. For more fascinating slices of cultural history, listen to Essential Classics' Time Traveller feature every weekday morning after 10.