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Vikings

Vikings were Scandinavian or Norse pirates, etchants, warriors and explorers who explored, traded, raided and settled in many areas of Europe and the North Atlantic from the 8th to 11th century.

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From whom did the Vikings descend?

From Germanic tribes which had migrated from Germany to Scandinavia.

When did vikings invade Largs Scotland?

The Battle of Largs was fought on the 2 October 1263 between the forces of Norway and Scotland. The result of the battle was inconclusive but in the long term favoured the Scots.

What is a viking scald?

A skald was a poet. In 'Skaldskarpamal' it tells the Viking mythology surrounding the development of poetry and explains many of their kennings for poetry.

What does a vikings real longhouse look like?

LonghouseThis longhouse looked like have 3 deminsional oval.It was very big.cool rite?

How did vikings eventually eventually establish Vinland?

Herjólfsson later sold his ships to Ericson, who sailed west intentionally and was not blown off course trying to reach Greenland after meeting King Olaf, as in the Saga of Eric the Red. With wood being in very short supply in Greenland, the settlers there were eager to explore the riches of this new land. Ericson explored this coast and eventually established a short-lived colony in what he called Vinland.

Where is the viking helmet in iCarly 2?

You can find the Viking Helmet in the Random Store & More or in the Stylin' Shop. Also, Chuck has a request: Where, you can just ask Marcus (the guy who runs the Random Store & More), for one.

Who did vikings pray for?

the vikings prayed for the strongest god that gave them everything to suvive

Were the vikings ships fast or were they slow?

There some of the fastest if not the fastest boats in Europe at the time.

Who are Eric the Reds family members?

Eric the Red, also known as Erik the Red, was a prominent Norse explorer and adventurer from the late 10th century. He was the founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland. Eric the Red's family members included his wife, Thjodhild, and their three sons, Leif Erikson, Thorvald Erikson, and Thorstein Erikson. Leif Erikson is particularly famous for being the first known European to have set foot in North America.

What were the two main power sources of a Viking longship?

The sail was invented long ago and provided a way to harness the wind to power ships. Gas turbine engines came along in modern times and is used today to power ships.

What is the pattern of Viking's name?

Not many people notice that Vikings names have sort of a pattern e.g think of the viking Leif Ericson his fathers name is Erik and Leif's last name is Eric with the letters s o n on the end, and Erik Thorvaldsson (Leif's father) well his fathers name is Thorvalds, and Eriks last name is Thorvalds with the letters s o n on the end of it.

and it goes down the line:

Leif Ericson -who was the son of-

Erik Thorvaldsson -who was the son of-

Thorvald Asvaldsson -who was the son of-

Asvald Ulfsson -who was the son of-

Ulf Oxen-Thorisson -who was the son of-

Oxen-Thorir -and there is many more going down the line-

What kind af people were the vikings?

The Ancient Vikings, were kind people who ate alot of things such as Swans, Seagull eggs and drank wine and water. They were protective of themselves abd wore helmets and Armors.