Swords of the Gods

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/swords-of-the-gods

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic distribution?Primarily located in Sweden
2. What is the construction material?Carved from locally sourced stone, often granite or similar hard rocks
3. Why are they called swords?Because they resemble swords and the name hints that they might be linked to gods or heroes.
4. Where are the Swords of the Gods found?They are mostly in Sweden, often near ancient burial sites like ship graves and stone circles.

Megalithic Monuments: Large stone structures built by prehistoric people, often for ritualistic or commemorative purposes.
Viking Age: A period of Norse history (c. 8th-11th centuries) marked by extensive seafaring, exploration, and raiding.
Funerary Practices: The customs and rituals associated with the burial or cremation of the dead.