BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking age
Vinland Sagas: Viking Sagas of North American Colonization
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Vinland Sagas consist of two written texts telling how the Vikings discovered land. However, these works are still in debate whether they reflect the true historical events or not.
10 Great Viking Leaders (Part 1 of 2)
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Viking history is full of great leaders. Though it remains a heated debate whether those figures are historical or legendary, they impress us a lot. This first chapter will be about five great Viking leaders including Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Rollo of Normandy, Erik the Red, and Leif Erikson.
Viking Kaupang: Shining Town that No Longer Shines
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Viking Kaupang was among the most hectic Viking economic towns in their times. They were named among Viking towns like Birka, Hedeby, etc. But this town didn't have any system of fortification to protect. Around the end of the 10th century, Kaupang met its final days.
What is a Kenning in Old Norse?
Posted by Ms Elly on
Kenning is a Viking poetic device from which a noun is not called out directly. Instead, the speakers/writers will use another expression to refer to the noun. This not only helps they show off their talent in language and understanding but also to create a mental game for the audience.
Sons of Ragnar: Reflection of the Great Ragnar Lothbrok
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Sons of Ragnar were the images reflecting different values of Ragnar Lothbrok. They were Ivar the Boneless who was a crippled Viking becoming a military genius, Bjorn Ironside with the incredible strength in his arm, Hvitserk with his great bravery, and Sigurd Ragnarson with his burning desire to revenge and to show his Viking warrior spirit.
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