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Leif Erikson the first man to discover North America

Leif Erikson: First Norse Explorer to Set Foot On America

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Leif Erikson is a real figure. In Icelandic saga, Leif was the first to set foot on the land of North America. When he made his discovery, he named North America "Vinland".

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First Viking raid started on 8 June 793. But it was not the Viking Age Birthday

When Did the Viking Age Actually Start?

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As many accounts say, the Viking Age started on 8 June 793 AD. But that was not the exact date for the beginning of this tribe. It was just the first day that this tribe set out raiding across the globe.

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Poetic Edda is one of the main sources that we get the knowledge about Norse mythology

Poetic Edda: Tales of Heroes and Legends by Anonymous

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Poetic Edda was a modern series of tales revolving around Norse mythology, legends, and heroes. These days, the major source that we learn about the Norse mythology and legends comes from Poetic Edda and some other written texts.

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Viking Love Triangle from Viking Saga Viking Love Affair

Viking Love Triangle: How Love Affair Ended Up with Cycle of Killing

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The Viking love triangle between a beautiful woman and two brothers is sure to capture the attention of us. But beyond that, the saga depicted some aspects that the Viking culture reflected our modern society.

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Image of the Viking warrior

Viking Saga Lessons: Stay Away from a Viking and His Axe

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"He stood so convenient for hewing". The quote is the best summary of the lesson: Don't mess around a Viking with an axe in his hand. 

 

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