Thursday, June 02, 2005

My Viking Self

[via Ralph Luker]
Alun's Viking Name Generator at Archaeoastronomy: Þorleif the Mad [That's pronounced "Thorleif"]
GORM Viking Name Converter: Ahistoricality the Peevish [That's an honor, if Anne Zook will forgive me]

The Quarter's Viking Name Generator not only gives you a name, but explains how you fit in Viking Society:
Your Viking Name is... Ásgautr Stronghorse

Your Viking Personality: You're a fearsome Viking, but you aren't completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle -- unfortunately, you're not terribly good at it. You probably know which end of a sword to hold, but you're not a fearsome fighter by any stretch of the imagination.

You might grumble a bit at the lack of amenities on board a Viking longboat, but you can handle it. Other Vikings consider you "one of the guys".

People who've known you for a while don't always trust your word. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people -- they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

How could I be other than flattered?

"Anne Zook the Berserk"

Anonymous said...

Heh...I couldn't resist trying the other one, as well:

Your Viking Name is...Öndótt Swifthawk

(Well, actually, that wouldn't really be your name -- since you're female, your name would be something like "Öndótt Björnsdottir". But this is the twenty-first century, and you want to be known for who you are, not for who your father was, right? Right.)

Your Viking Personality: The tougher Vikings might let you on the boat, but generally only when they need ballast. You have a thirst for battle -- unfortunately, you're not terribly good at it. You probably know which end of a sword to hold, but you're not a fearsome fighter by any stretch of the imagination.

You would have a very tough time making a long sea voyage in a Viking longboat. Other Vikings tolerate your presence, though they're not quite sure if they can trust you to fight dirty.

People who've known you for a while don't always trust your word. You sometimes come off as a bit of a snob. Vikings are not snobbish people -- they either like you, or they kill you. Try to be more like a Viking.