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Heimdall the Guardsman of Asgard in Norse mythology

Weapons of Heimdall Asgard Guardsman in Norse Mythology

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Heimdall was quite an obscure god in Norse mythology. He was the son of Odin and also the Guardsman of Asgard supervising and protecting Asgard away from those approaching.

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Hel the Queen of the Deceased

How Powerful Were The Women in Norse Mythology?

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The Norns were the fate creators. Hel was the Queen of the Dead. Freya was the goddess of war. And Idunn was the keeper of youth for the gods. The female characters in Norse mythology held not only unique but also vital roles that no one could replace them.

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What made a Viking berserker?

How Did The Viking Berserkers Go Berserk?

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Viking berserkers were regarded as the most dangerous Viking warriors for they would fight any battle as if it was their last chance. If they honourably died a warrior death, they would enter Valhalla and feast with Odin. But they always won the battle. The question here is what kind of strength empowered the Viking berserkers that much?

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Viking skeletons Viking mass grave of warriors

Viking Mass Grave in Oxford: Viking Warriors Met Demise

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In June 2008, the archaeologists made a hattrick of excavations on the site to St John’s College. They found out a Neolithic temple, a hoard of pottery and goods, and a mass grave of the Viking warriors

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Viking Overhogdal Tapestry

Överhogdal Tapestry: Well-Preserved and Breath-Taking Tapsestry

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Viking Overhogdal Tapestry is among the best preserved and beautifully decorated Viking tapestries that the archaeologists have found by far.

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