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==== Horned helmets ==== | ==== Horned helmets ==== | ||
- | The popular image of horned helmets of Viking warriors emerged in the 19th century, probably borrowing horned helmets from Bronze Age finds a time much earlier than the Vikings. [([[https:// | + | The popular image of the horned helmets of Viking warriors emerged in the 19th century, probably borrowing horned helmets from Bronze Age finds a time much earlier than the Vikings. [([[https:// |
==== Sacrifices to Odin ==== | ==== Sacrifices to Odin ==== | ||
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==== Axes ==== | ==== Axes ==== | ||
- | Axes were the most common weapon among the Vikings, but this is not because they were more effective, but because they were extremely cheap to make. Swords were more difficult to make and required much better material, making them unaffordable for a small number of Vikings. As for hammers, they were generally unused by the Scandinavians. [([[https:// | + | Axes were the most common weapon among the Vikings, but this is not because they were more effective, but because they were extremely cheap to make. Swords were more difficult to make and required much better material, making them unaffordable for a small number of Vikings. As for hammers, they were generally unused by the Scandinavians. [([[https:// |
==== Ivar the Boneless ==== | ==== Ivar the Boneless ==== | ||
Ragnar' | Ragnar' | ||
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+ | ==== Scandinavian seafarers ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were Scandinavian seafarers who lived during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Etymology ==== | ||
+ | The word " | ||
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+ | ==== Longships ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were known for their seafaring skills and their longships, which were sleek, fast vessels that could sail in shallow waters and could be easily maneuvered. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Armory ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were skilled warriors who wore chainmail, helmets, and carried shields and weapons such as axes, swords, and spears. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Traders and settlers ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were not just raiders, but also traders and settlers. They established settlements in places such as Iceland, Greenland, and even North America (Vinland). [([[http:// | ||
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+ | ==== Hierarchical society ==== | ||
+ | Viking society was hierarchical, | ||
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+ | ==== Women' | ||
+ | Women had more rights in Viking society than in many other medieval societies. They could own property, inherit from their parents, and even divorce their husbands. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Skilled craftsmen ==== | ||
+ | The Vikings were skilled craftsmen who produced intricate jewelry, woodcarvings, | ||
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+ | ==== Skilled poets and storytellers ==== | ||
+ | The Vikings were also skilled poets and storytellers, | ||
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+ | ==== Religion ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were pagan and worshipped gods such as Odin, Thor, and Freya. However, they were also exposed to Christianity through their raids and trade, and many eventually converted. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Complex legal system ==== | ||
+ | The Vikings had a complex legal system based on a combination of custom, tradition, and written law codes, such as the Icelandic sagas. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Burial tradition ==== | ||
+ | Vikings were known for their elaborate burials, which included grave goods such as weapons, jewelry, and even ships. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Blots ==== | ||
+ | Vikings had a tradition of holding large feasts called " | ||
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+ | ==== Skilled navigators ==== | ||
+ | The Vikings were skilled navigators who used the stars, sun, and landmarks to navigate. They also had a system of using " | ||
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+ | ==== Legacy ==== | ||
+ | The legacy of the Vikings can be seen in many aspects of modern Scandinavian culture, such as language, art, and even government systems. [([[http:// | ||
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