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'Be like a Viking and crush the patriarchy'

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 鈥楽l谩tta鈥� by Jorunn Vidar.

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Presenter Eleanor Barraclough