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To ward off evil spirits. Journeys by sea were dangerous, so the Vikings sought protection.
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∙ 6y agoThey had two main reasons for doing this. One because they thought it was good luck. Two because it was their god.
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What is the name of a figure on the front of a ship?
It is called the figurehead.
What are the statues at the prow of a ship called?
A statue at the prow of a ship is called a "Figurehead".
What is the Person called attached to the front of a ship?
The Figurehead
What transport did the vikings use?
He was a viking so he used a ship. The ships the vikings used for long voyages across the Atlantic were called knarrs. They were cargo ships that were about 54 feet long. They held a crew of about 20-30 vikings.
What is the front of a sailing ship called?
It was called a figurehead, and was not always a woman. It could be a man, or a representation of Neptune or other mythological figure, or a horse, lion or dragon, ie something that suited the name of the ship. For example, HMS Centurion might have the figure of a Roman soldier.The figurehead is the carved wooden statue, usually of a woman, sometimes a mermaid, often bare-breasted.The Figurehead - A carved figure perched on the front or bow of sailing vessels that helped establish a ship's identity.The general term is 'figure-head'. The names of particular figure-heads depends on the name of the ship.
What is a figurehead?
The figurehead is what is called the figure on the prow of a ship.
What is the name of a figure on the front of a ship?
It is called the figurehead.
Mascot of a ship?
This is known as the 'figurehead'.
Where is the figurehead on a ship?
The figurehead is at the sharp end of a ship and could be described as the corporate icon of the age of sail. The figurehead itself is usually a 'from the waist up' carving of a woman or mythical creature
What is the carving on the front of a ship called?
a figurehead.
What is the carving on the front of a pirate ship?
Figurehead
What are the statues at the prow of a ship called?
A statue at the prow of a ship is called a "Figurehead".
What is the Person called attached to the front of a ship?
The Figurehead
What is the nautical term for the headpiece on the bow of a ship?
Figurehead
What transport did the vikings use?
He was a viking so he used a ship. The ships the vikings used for long voyages across the Atlantic were called knarrs. They were cargo ships that were about 54 feet long. They held a crew of about 20-30 vikings.
What is the carving of a person or animal on the bow of a ship called?
A figurehead
What was so special about the long ship the vikings made?
there was good spaces for sexul entercurse
