Vikings were mighty, courageous, and brave explorers from the North. As they lived a thousand years ago, there is no exact information about their appearance. We may suppose how they looked like. Usually, Vikings are depicted with the traditional Scandinavian hairstyles, which include rather long hair that is pulled back in a messy masculine ponytail […]
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Viking Symbols And Their Meaning
What are the Viking Symbols? While at viking symbols you can find a wide range of different Viking accessories, it is essential to know their meaning, as each jewelry they wore had a significant and unique purpose, bringing the power, strength, inspiration and glory to their life. Symbols took an essential part in Norse culture. Now we are always safe […]
What are Norse Runes? Viking runes are the letters of the runic alphabet. Germanic people with Vikings had developed this system of writing in the 1st or 2nd Century AD. What is unique about the Norse culture is that it was more oral than written. That is why sagas were passed down orally. Old Norse […]
The Vikings are known to be good householders, farmers, and gardeners. For centuries they ate what they produce and this gave them power and strength to stay fit and healthy. More detailed information about Viking’s diet here.
Not everyone knows that the Vikings influenced history and the way modern society lives. Many know them as barbarians as they conquered any land they want to. But to them, we owe several achievements that had a major impact on how we travel, groom and even speak.