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teaginthedragon:

Hey peeps in the SCA I need a bit of advice! I’m going to be daytripping to my first event in a couple of days and I’m not quite sure what to bring with me. I know I’ll be having dinner on site with one of my friend’s household so I don’t have to worry about that. I have garb to wear. And I have…

Something to do with your hands – knitting, embroidery, some kind of hand-work.

Something to sit on. Something to drink out of (unless your friend is lending you a mug). A bag/basket to hold stuff.

The Barony of Marinus has a great guide, too – which has a section of “what to bring”: http://www.baronyofmarinus.com/going-to-your-1st-event.php

Have fun!

an-authentic-transguy:

I’d bet a tablet woven belt made by hand that there’s no documentation for transgender Vikings.

Gender roles in Norse literature were very different than what they are today (or 50 years ago), what with shield-maidens and such, and Odin takes on a female form in Lokasenna. 

I know it isn’t the same, but the Viking Answer Lady has an article on homosexuality in Viking culture which may be of interest. If anything, you could consult some of her sources.

http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/gayvik.shtml

Good luck to you!

ND: Initially reblogged with the personal account. Silly me. 😀