What sort of ship might the folding vessel Skidbladnir have represented in Norse mythology?
Short answerA longship is a plausible model, since a ship that could be folded or carried would fit Viking needs on rivers and over portages.
NotesThe mythical folding ship Skidbladnir reflects the operational virtues of a longship. Viking crews could move by river, carry vessels over land, or abandon and rebuild them when geography demanded it. The myth offers an entry point into the mobility and logistical flexibility of Viking seafaring.