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Why does the traditional viking helmet have horns?
It didn't. Horns make a helmet, particularly a fighting helmet, immensely impractical. A strike would get caught on the horn instead of sliding off. Maybe cut through the helmet, or break the neck instantly. The idea of horned helmets stems from horned figures in rock carvings, and have never been supported by any archeology. The rock carvings may well be of some religious nature, and not an actual picture of something that was real. Answer The reason why some traditional viking helmet have horns is a few depictions which is actually mounted with animal horns or some replicas. This may also due to their religious beliefs.
Why did the vikings wear horned helmets?
They didn't. Well, at least not in battle. A horned helmet might LOOK good, but the horns would make it real easy to knock the helmet off. And if you had it strapped on tight, a good strike would either knock the horn off, or break your neck. Horned headgear might have been used in rituals for some sort of symbolic value though.
What did ARP Wardens wear in World War 2?
ARP actually and they wore clothes and a helmet with a w on it
Why the logo on the Minnesota helmet?
The Minnesota NFL team is nicknamed the "Vikings". Think of the classic image of a Viking, with the classic horned helmet. The logo on the Vikings' helmets is supposed to look like those horns sticking out. Obviously, trying to do a 2-d drawing of the horns like that leaves a bit to be desired and one has to look at it with a little imagination.
Who is the bad guy in thor?
Loki
When did the Vikings wear the horned helmet?
They never did
Who is the Greek god equivalent to Loki?
Actually, Loki is a Norse god. Loki is the Norse god who was handsome, yet evil and mischievous.
In Norse mythology who was the giant wo represented evil?
Loki. Though he was considered a god, he was really a giant.
Why does the traditional viking helmet have horns?
It didn't. Horns make a helmet, particularly a fighting helmet, immensely impractical. A strike would get caught on the horn instead of sliding off. Maybe cut through the helmet, or break the neck instantly. The idea of horned helmets stems from horned figures in rock carvings, and have never been supported by any archeology. The rock carvings may well be of some religious nature, and not an actual picture of something that was real. Answer The reason why some traditional viking helmet have horns is a few depictions which is actually mounted with animal horns or some replicas. This may also due to their religious beliefs.
On marvels Ultimate Alliance for playstation 2 how do you defeat Loki when he is the regeneration suit?
The regeneration suit (RS) is not actually Loki because Loki is frozen. You can defeat the RS by entering the portals and break the statues identical to the RS. If you entered a portal where Loki is present inside the ice, make the RS destroy the ice where Loki is in, then you're done.
How do you think the horned toad got its name?
The horned toad is actually a lizard. It is called the horned toad because its body shape resembles that of a toad.
Why did the vikings wear horned helmets?
They didn't. Well, at least not in battle. A horned helmet might LOOK good, but the horns would make it real easy to knock the helmet off. And if you had it strapped on tight, a good strike would either knock the horn off, or break your neck. Horned headgear might have been used in rituals for some sort of symbolic value though.
What is the name for a Hussar's helmet?
ummmm a hussars helmet Actually the name and origin were taken from the Germans and called a pappenheim helmet.
Who is the giant the represented evil in Norse mythology?
Though considered a god, Loki was actually a giant.
Did Loki have any siblings?
His true siblings are Helblindi and Byleistr. Because of a deal struck between Odin and the Jotunn, Loki was raised as one of the Aesir and a son of Odin. Loki is actually a half-brother of Odin. The comic books have taken radical liberties with the old Norse myths.
Is a horned toad really a toad?
A horned toad is actually a lizard.I know this because I did a report on them and got 100%
In Norse mythology who is the giant whp represented evil?
Loki. Though considered a god, he was actually a giant.
