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Viking culture was both cultured and very brutal in some regards especially when it came to issues of honor, insult and "manliness". Vikings were used to fighting and were required by law to always go armed. A quick temper was an admired attribute. Going into psychotic killing rampages (berserk) was a common technique in battle. Heaven (an endless series of drunken feasts and battles to the death) could only be attained by death in battle. So yes they killed each other to resolve disputes, to settle scores, in drunken rages, and sometimes just because it felt "right".
They did have some rules though:
- If you killed someone, then it was up to you to pay the family fair compensation (weregild) for the labor lost by the members death.
- If the perpetrator refused to pay wergild, the family would force payment or set out on a feud to kill the murderer.
- Unacceptable killing included 'Unjust Killing' (while the victim was sleeping, or with their back turned). The killer still had to pay the weregild, but also lost trust, honor and standing in the community.
Briana Kuhic
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∙ 9y agoof course they did
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Did vikings kill children?
No, the Vikings used fight and steal.They only killed monks.
Why did the vikings keep animals?
The Vikings kept animals because if they didn't have food they would kill them and eat them.
Why did vikings kill whales?
Vikings killed whales for food, whale oil, ribs and other useful products.
How did the first nations help the french?
They did not kill them, as they did the first Europeans, the Vikings.
How did the french help the First Nations?
They did not kill them, as they did the first Europeans, the Vikings.
Would all vikings kill?
not always, some vikings pillaged towns for goods but didn't kill.
Did vikings kill children?
No, the Vikings used fight and steal.They only killed monks.
Did the vikings kill their own family?
yes
Did vikings kill their own family?
yes
Who did vikings kill?
they killed there enemies but people say that they loved to kill is that true
Why did the vikings keep animals?
The Vikings kept animals because if they didn't have food they would kill them and eat them.
Did ancient Vikings kill bears?
It wouldn't be surprising if they did.
How did the vikings use their weapons?
they would try to kill them
Why did vikings kill people?
For wealth, woman and resources.
Why did vikings kill whales?
Vikings killed whales for food, whale oil, ribs and other useful products.
What is interesting about vikings and their history?
The vikings would kill people in the hundreds and once a Viking was killed by one of his enemies which he had already slayed
How did the first nations help the french?
They did not kill them, as they did the first Europeans, the Vikings.
