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Harald Fairhair: King of Norway never combed his hair
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Harald Fairhair was the first Viking king of Norway. He managed to unify many petty kingdoms under his control. His journey to get "Fairhair" was also his journey to win all the petty kingdoms and to win the heart of the neighbouring princess. Harald Fairhair was among the most favourite Viking leaders for he was savage to his enemies but he was nice to his people.
The Gjallarhorn: Treasure of God and Sound of Death
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In Norse mythology, the Gjallarhorn was the horn of Heimdall the Guardsman of Asgard. He was the son of Odin and nine beautiful sea maidens. He had so many gifts and his wisdom was as profound as his father. The Gjallarhorn of Heimdall would alarm the gods when Ragnarok broke on the sky. And it was believed to inspire the Vikings with their historical drinking horn.
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Good Explanation for the Viking Strength in Battle
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What is the reason behind the Viking strength in battle? Rather than anything else, it was their faith that kept them as savage as possible. Viking warriors believed in the fate of their death and believed in Valhalla.
10 Great Viking Leaders (Part 2 of 2)
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This part of 10 Great Viking Leaders will discuss the next five impressive war-band leaders in the Vikings Age. Whether they were historical or legendary, they rocked in their own stories.
What Viking Traditions Lost After The Christianization?
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The Christianization of the Vikings marked the change in their religious belief. Accordingly, it was also an ending mark of some Viking traditions. Prior to the Christianization, the Vikings had a grooming habit, they were religiously tolerant with others, and they intertwined politics with religions.
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