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Did the Vikings Use Archery, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons?

Did the Vikings Use Archery, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons?

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It was historically true that the Vikings used weapons like axes, swords, and spears in their battle. But what about other common weapons that medieval warriors also used like archery, cavalry, and siege weapons?

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Are all of the Viking warriors really that tough?

Are All Viking Warriors Tough?

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We often capture the images of Viking warriors as the fearsome pagan warriors wielding axes and swords and leaving no mercy to the enemies. It was true but it was not the whole picture. This blog post is to answer the question of whether all of the Viking warriors are tough.

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Cow in Norse mythology

Why The First to Appear in Cosmos Was A Cow?

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Ymir the very first giant of the cosmos survived thanks to the milk of a cow. Here is why a cow held such an important part in Norse mythology.

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Odin Sleipnir Horse

Sleipnir Eight-Legged Horse of Odin the Allfather

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Sleipnir was the horse of Odin the Allfather. He was an eight-legged horse who would outrun any horse in the world.

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Skuldelev ships

Skuldelev Ships: Five Viking Ocean Serpents Sacrificed

Posted by Ms Elly on

About one thousand years ago, the Vikings buried five Viking ships in the ocean deliberately. They are now known as the Skuldelev ships which became one of the most awesome Viking ships ever found.

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