BLACK VIKING

Ever sit back and wonder about your past lives? Sometimes, I get these wild thoughts about who I might have been in another time, another place. Recently, I had this super fun chat with my Brejin that made me think even more about this!

So, we were just chilling, and I said, “Yo, sometimes I feel like I was a Viking in a past life.” Picturing myself as a fierce warrior and a cool shield, sailing across the seas on a majestic longship, shouting ‘skol’ while having a high-spirited toast with Odin in Valhala!

He gave me this look and said, “Well, there actually were Black Vikings.” My eyes went wide, and I was like, “Seriously?! This is awesome!” I was so pumped, imagining myself as a legendary Black Viking!

But then he hit me with the reality check. He said, “Don’t get too excited. To be a Black Viking, you’d have had to be a slave who was promoted to a Viking.” Oh man, talk about a plot twist!

Turns out, while there were indeed Black Vikings, the story isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Many Black Vikings were former slaves who proved their worth and earned a spot in Viking society!

Imagine the excitement of discovering you were once part of such a rich and adventurous past! Or maybe you were a cunning trader, a brave explorer, or even a wise usurper. The possibilities are endless!

Even though I’m not a Viking (yet!), this conversation made me appreciate how much there is to learn about history. It’s full of surprising facts and hidden stories waiting to be uncovered. And who knows? Maybe we all have a little bit of past spirit in us!

So, what do you think? Have you ever wondered about your past lives or felt a connection to another time?