The grave of a Völva

At Fyrkat near Holstebro a grave is found containing a woman buried in a wagon tray. This very  unusual grave with a buried woman who was probably a special cultic figure from the asatro - perhaps a so-called Völva. In the exhibition you can meet the Völva and see parts of the grave finds found at Fyrkat.

Type
Exhibition

Location
Hobro, Denmark

Size
Building total area: 150 m2

Year
2024

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The exhibition itself is located in a newly renovated hall at Fyrkat Møllegård, which is a few hundred meters from the ring castle itself.

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