Today, we are here to explore a dark side of Viking history. "Blóðörn", or "Blood Eagle" as it was popularly known, was a gruesome form of torture used by the Vikings. However, there is no archaeological evidence of how widespread this practice was, but let's take a look at the details of this brutal practice.
In this gruesome method, the victim's back would be cut open, exposing the ribs, and then the lungs would be removed to create a wing-like appearance. Usually applied to those who were accused of betraying their leaders or who had committed serious crimes in society, the "Blood Eagle" reflects the Vikings' practice of harsh and horrific punishment in the name of maintaining social order.
