- DURATION 4 x 1hr
Event Description
The Vikings have a reputation for being brutal raiders, attacking without mercy, but this isn’t the whole picture, there was so much more to them, they had codes to live by, were talented crafts people, and had an interesting view on the world.
The Power of Word (Wednesday 5th April)
The Vikings have a reputation for their violent raids upon other countries, but is this the full picture? Viking life was harsh, men were expected to be tough and the best way to die, was young and in battle. Come and find out who the Vikings really were and how they lived.
Valhalla – The Ultimate Destination (Wednesday 12th April)
Vikings were a pagan society. They were one of the last people in Europe to accept Christianity. They had fascinating beliefs about how the universe was created, that there were nine worlds in the universe inhabited by different beings. All these beliefs no doubt influenced by the ice, fire, and mountains that they lived amongst.
The Children of Ash and Elm – Viking Mythology (Tuesday 18th April)
The Vikings were a passionate, ruthless people with a deep-seated tradition of storytelling, sitting around their fires in the long dark winters, the more important of them employing visiting skalds to entertain them and their families. Their mythology is full of entertaining stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, giants, elves and dwarves.
Inside the Viking Mind (Wednesday 19th April)
The Vikings had complex view of a four-fold ‘soul; they practiced sorcery; and they saw the work of elves, dwarves, trolls, and nature-spirits in everyday life; some of these believes linger on in the psyche of northern people. Often referred to as the 'Hidden People’, they are part of the folklore from the past. The rich traditional beliefs, customs, and superstitions passed on to attempt to give meaning to their lives and surroundings, this is a fascinating look at old Scandinavian beliefs.
- Duration: 4 x 1hr
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Sandy
Sandy Leong has had 3 careers and is currently working on her fourth. She started her working life as a teacher, moving on to work as a training and development officer before becoming the Chief Officer of a Racial Equality Council. Seeking more work / life balance she set up a training business delivering training to a wide range of organisation all over the country and abroad (the work / life balance did not materialise!). She also undertook training qualifications as a performance coach and a counsellor.
Now she combines her lifelong passion for history as a professional speaker, speaking nationally and internationally, and as a coach and trainer working with others to help them develop their skills to reach their potential, and sneaking in a few storytelling performances.
Believing in having multiple strands creates a fulfilling life, she is also a published author, and currently the Chair of the Board of Trustees for a large Charity and Chair of her local museum committee, a wife, a mum, and grandparent.
Preparing for the Event
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More Information
What if I can’t make the event?
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Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
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