Viking Birth Customs The expected birth of a child was greatly anticipated in the Viking society. Before the birth of the child, ritual songs were sung to ensure that the mother and child remained secure during birth. Nine days after the birth of the child, his father would place the child on his knee in a public ceremony and water was sprinkled on the child. This custom confirmed the status of the child as a member of the clan and bestowed upon him the rights of the clan members. #Norse #history #myculture #Viking #Children