#30: Hierarchy in Viking Culture
Viking society was structured into Jarls (nobles owning land), Bondi (free men, often tenant farmers), and Thralls (slaves with no rights). Each class had a distinct role, from owning land to having no freedom whatsoever.
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Unique to Viking culture, individuals could climb the social ladder through prowess in battle. Exceptional warriors could elevate their status, demonstrating that hard work and success in combat were paths to greater societal standing.