BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking Legend

Harald Hardrada just turned 15 when he had to witness the death of his beloved brother Olaf Haraldsson who later became St Olaf

Harald Hardrada: From the Exile to the Last Great Viking King (Part 1)

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Harald Hardrada was a Viking warrior who got into exile, living a life as a mercenary only to become the last great Viking King after all.

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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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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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Viking warrior inside the Gokstad ship met his demise in a brutal way. The man died a warrior death.

How Brutal Death Did Warrior In Gokstad Ship Encounter?

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Gokstad ship has been among the most majestic and famous Viking ships ever preserved in this day and age. Inside, the ship was remains of a man who died a warrior death. After studying the skeletons, the archaeologists made interesting findings revealing how the man met his demise.

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