#48: Coming of Age in Viking Society
In Viking society, adulthood was attained at 20, which is considered late by some modern standards. This benchmark aligned with the Vikings’ average lifespan of 40 years, making 20 an anticipated milestone for maturity and responsibilities.
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Vikings viewed life in two halves: the first 20 years as youth and the remainder as adulthood. This perspective, juxtaposed with today’s longer lifespans, offers a quaint notion of extended childhood in an era when life expectancy has significantly increased