BaviPower Viking Blog — Viking Legend
Viking Navigation: How to Know Where They Were At Sea
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Savage warriors, who only knew to hit and run and only knew to smash the skull of the enemies? This is a part that media is trying to depict the Vikings. The Vikings were much greater than the bloodthirsty tribe depicted. They were the master of the sea and this is how they kept themselves alive on voyages.
Halfdan Ragnarsson: Viking Commander and King of Dublin
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Halfdan Ragnarsson was among famous sons of Ragnar. He was not only a great Viking warrior but he was also a man of bravery, dignity, and honor. In the tales of Ragnar's sons, Halfdan was a kind of family-orientated figure. Some accounts told that Halfdan became the King of Dublin in his later years.
Why Greenland is Called Greenland? Thanks to Erik the Red
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Erik the Red was the first to succeed in colonizing Greenland. The name "Greenland" of this massive island was named by Erik the Red. Though the island was not totally dominated by the Vikings, the Viking settlers had their significant impact on the island.
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Major Reasons Why the Vikings Ended
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The Vikings had their reasons to go on raiding, making their own glory of their raiding and looting habits. As time passed by, there were also the reasons why the Viking raids ended. The main reasons why the Vikings ended were the Christianization, the feudal system, laws, and the assimilation.
Many Place Names Originated from Old Norse in the British Isles
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It is true that the Vikings wreaked havoc every time they sailed. But besides raids, they left their valuable traditions and language in the raiding spots. The Vikings influenced English a lot. In this day and age, many place names are related to the Old Norse language.
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