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Literate Male Monks Were Prized Possessions
Many literate male monks who were captured during Viking raids soon discovered that their capture often carried a cruel twist. Despite the brutal acts they had to undergo, these monks were highly valued. They could read and write, both rare skills in that era. So, their abilities transformed them into prized assets.
Viking chieftains, aiming to flaunt their status and wealth, would seek educated slaves to manage accounts, correspondences, or instruct their kin. The monks’ intellectual prowess thus made them invaluable.
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