BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking age

People are getting the wrong images of the Vikings

Misconceptions About the Vikings That Last for Decades

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In this blog post, we are to dwell in the misconceptions about the Vikings that have lasted for decades. There are 9 common misconceptions that we mention in the blog post.

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Viking raids. Why did the Viking go raiding around Europe?

Viking Raids were more than just money, historians say

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There were many more reasons for why the Vikings raided. The Vikings raided not only to make more money but also to get rid of overpopulation, the shortage of eligible women to become their wives, and the threat of Christianity beyond the border.

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Viking hoard

Top Five Viking Fabulous Hoards: Treasure for the Dead and Gods

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Viking hoards included many values that astonished both archaeologists and Viking enthusiasts. The Vikings buried the values not only for the deceased but also for sacrifice to their Norse gods.

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How the weather ruled over Viking life? Viking daily life depended pretty much on the weather

How The Weather Affected the Vikings in Viking Age?

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Back to the Viking Age, life much depended on the weather. As agriculture was major source of living, they depended pretty much on summer for fruitful crops. Seafaring was another source of living which meant the Vikings had to watch over the summer and winter as well.

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Sigurd the Dragon Slayer legend carved on the Ramsund stone

Ramsund Stone: Sigurd Dragon Slayer Legend Carved on Stone

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Ramsund stone is among famous Norse stones. It vividly tells the legend of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer.

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