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Gravferd is a Norwegian word translating to “burial" or “funeral” in English. In this piece's context, Gravferd refers to the burial practices and ceremonial actions of Vikings during the Viking conquest period in Norway. Often, people picture the movie-like scene of a fallen Viking warrior being sailed out into the vast Nordic ocean as fellow warriors launch flaming arrows into the drifting ship. Though this depiction is a prime example of Hollywood-esque drama, this is what this piece strives
