BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking Legend
10 Great Viking Leaders (Part 1 of 2)
Posted by Ms Elly on
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.
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.
What Made the Vikings Such Great Warriors?
Posted by Ms Elly on
It is true that the Vikings had a significant impact on most parts of Europe. But we should bear in mind that they had their days and some of Viking raids were doomed with failure. And they didn't simply jump into the battle to fight. Rather, they were the well-trained warriors who knew to grab the opportunity.
Luxurious Viking Grave Exceeding 100m2 Excavated
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A burial grave site dating back to the Viking Age was excavated only to astonish the archaeologists to the core. Because the burial site included a grave exceeding 100m2 belonging to the Viking horseman. The archaeologists are sure that the horseman was no ordinary man.
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