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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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==== 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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