Hersir

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In Norse mythology, Hersir was the chief of his tribe and father of Erna.

A Hersir was also a local military commander who led about 20 people and owed allegiance to a Jarl or lord. Hersirs were also aspiring landowners, and, like the middle class in many feudal societies, supported the kings in their centralization of power. The Hersir was often equipped with a conical helmet and a short maille coat. Most would wield an iron sword, mostly agumented with a wooden shield. They were also known to wield one or even two handed axes. The Hersir would always fight on foot, usually as part of a shield wall formation.

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• http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_hersir.html
• http://members.cox.net/hersir/homelandane.htm