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Why are they called viking?

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Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 10/26/2022

Well, because they are named after what they do. They get it from the word "VIK" which means "small bay" in Swedish.

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Viking women were called viqueens?

obviously it would be vikette


What was a viking slave called?

A Viking slave was called a thrall.


Who were the most powerful viking leaders?

Viking nobles were often called karls, or earls.


What is viking letter called?

rune


What was viking afterlife called?

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What is an ancient Scandinavian trader or pirate called?

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What was a viking slave called?

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Who were the most powerful viking leaders?

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What is viking letter called?

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What was viking afterlife called?

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