skjaldkirtilsvandamál
Skjaldkirtilsvandamál is a term used in Old Norse to describe a case of shield wall combat in ancient Scandinavian warfare. The term is derived from the Old Norse words "skjaldkirtil," meaning "shield bearer," and "vandanamál," which translates to "a matter of protection."
During the Viking Age and the period of medieval Scandinavia, the shield wall or "skjaldborg" was a
Skjaldkirtilsvandamál is believed to refer to situations in which shield bearers or "skjaldkirtilir" were tasked with
There are few accounts of shield wall combat in historical records from the time period. However, several
Historians and scholars continue to study and interpret the term Skjaldkirtilsvandamál, seeking a deeper understanding of