BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking age

What is the meaning of Viking?

Posted by Ms Elly on July 09, 2018

The Vikings were viewed as the most powerful warriors who were both feared and respected. But how much do we really know about them? Before digging deep down to the other aspects of the Viking age, it is important to know what the word "Viking" actually meant.

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How Vikings Were Honored?

Posted by Ms Elly on July 06, 2018

The Vikings had many interesting things to discover. One of those was the way they honored the dead in the culture. The Vikings possessed the special method to honor their fellows with rituals sending them to the afterlife. Though many accounts remain historically unsure, Viking tales about honoring the dead are awesome.

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Viking Women Warriors

Posted by Ms Elly on July 05, 2018

Besides the savage and skillful Viking men warriors, there were tales about the Viking women who joined the battles or even stood in the front lines of the Viking army, leading the Viking men warriors into the battles.

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Were All Vikings Warriors?

Posted by Ms Elly on July 02, 2018

What we might observe on many TV series and movies about the Vikings is the image of mighty warriors with brutal raidings and killings. But was that the whole picture of the Viking age? Were All Vikings Warriors?

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