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> that vikings weren't really very judgemental in the sense that traditional monotheistic religions are today.

Interesting point. (I mean, given how widely they spread - and their influence on local cultures - they had to be open minded ...

> in the "law texts" we have from the period.

I am curious as to what some of those (codes) might be - excuse my ignorance ...

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Not exactly law texts, but if you’re interested in original texts from that era, from roughly the same people, read the Icelandic Sagas. Really good reading.

Noted :)

The Nordic Mythology Podcast is also pretty good from a blending of culture and the myths.

There is also a book called the Culture of the Teutons in the public domain, which tends to be recommended as a cultural intro text in Heathen groups, that does a good job describing Germanic culture and worldview. Regardless of your intetest in religion, I found it quite interesting.

Also noted, on both counts, and tremendously appreciated.-

>I am curious as to what some of those (codes) might be - excuse my ignorance ...

they dont exist, he made it up!

Surely there was no ill intent.-

I will look about, research some, and report. Interesting topic :)

yeah let me know when you find all their legal codes written in the norse language that doesnt exist

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