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How Horses Died During the Hestavig
The “Hestavig,” is a Viking-era horse-fighting competition. Two stallions were pitted against each other and provoked by the presence of a mare. And watching the horses, usually docile creatures, engaged in fierce combat was a delight to onlookers.
For the Vikings, Hestavig was more than entertainment; it also reflected their own warrior spirit. However, these battles wouldn’t have passed muster in today’s world as they often led to severe injuries or death for the horses.
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