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Exchange of Rings and Vows in Viking Weddings: A Solemn Pact

Posted by Amber Lee on Oct 25, 2023

The very act of exchanging rings in Viking nuptials was steeped in symbolism. Unlike today's custom of wearing rings on the finger, Vikings typically exchanged arm rings or bracelets.

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