kjölfylkingu
Kjölfylkingu is a term derived from Old Norse and is sometimes translated as "keel-following" or "wake-following". Historically, it refers to a practice or tradition associated with seafaring communities, particularly in Viking Age Scandinavia. The concept relates to the idea of ships or individuals following in the wake of a prominent or leading vessel, implying a sense of allegiance, protection, or shared journey.
This practice could manifest in various ways. In a military context, smaller or less powerful ships might
Beyond military or political implications, kjölfylkingu might also describe a more general sense of communal travel,