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Viking spearheads with the modern reconstructed shafts

Viking Spear: When Norse Spy Gone Wild

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Viking spears took neither much effort nor time to come into being. It was among the cheapest weapons in the Viking Age. But also, the Viking spears proved to be a helpful weapon in battle, especially the close combat.

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The historical Bjorn Ironside in the Viking tales

Bjorn Ironside Ragnarsson: Trickster and Founder of Swedish Royalty

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Bjorn "Ironside" Ragnarsson was the son of Ragnar Lothbrok a Viking great warrior and hero. He was the sibling of Ivar the Boneless, a Viking military genius. Bjorn was a great warrior like his father and brother. According to the sagas, Bjorn Ironside became the king of Sweden and the founder of Muso Dynasty.

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Viking dagger in the belt of the warrior

Viking Dagger Symbolism: When Preparation Determines Success

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Viking dagger is among the less known weapons in the Viking age. But a small Viking dagger can turn the table in a battle by permanently putting an end to the life of the opponents. Generally, the dagger was a useful tool for the Vikings at their time for making their life easier.

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Viking arm ring was the Viking oath ring. The Vikings made their solemn oath on their arm ring to declare they became a man

Viking Arm Ring: Viking Oath of Loyalty and Dignity

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Viking arm ring or the Viking oath ring was a part in the Viking community. It was simply a bracelet but it had many purposes in the Viking society, ranging from daily use to the serious matters relating to loyalty and dignity of a man.

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Fenrir was the most infamous monster in Norse mythology

5 Unknown Norse Figures Related to Important Events

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Norse mythology needed a system of supporting characters who added more flavour to the tales. In fact, the stories of these supporting less known characters were as interesting as those of the main characters like Odin the Allfather or Thor God of Lightning and Thunder.

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