Norse law

Norse law refers to the legal systems and practices of the Scandinavian societies during the Viking Age and medieval period. It was characterized by a mix of customary law, local assemblies called "thing" where disputes were settled, and oral traditions. Laws were often unwritten and based on community consensus, with an emphasis on restitution rather than punishment. Codes varied by region, but shared themes of honor, family obligations, and property rights. Disputes could lead to blood feuds, and communities prioritized maintaining social order through collective agreement and mediation.