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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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How did the Vikings destroy the roman empire?
The Vikings had nothing to do with the decline of the Roman empire. They came into prominence well after the western empire had fallen. As the Vikings were also great traders in addition to their military strength, they more than likely had contact with the eastern part of the empire by way of Europe's rivers.
First off, the runes were used as a writing language for the vikings back in the Dark Ages. However, they were also a way of divination for them, quite like Tarot cards, except they were rocks.
Did horses exist in America before Columbus?
Yes they did.
Many historians believe that most of the development of horses began in North America. Scientists believe that the first horses (called Pliohippus) to evolve in North America appeared about 6 million years ago. For some unknown reason, horses (Equus) disappeared from the western hemisphere and were re-introduced by spanish explorers (after Columbus) in the sixteenth century.
Which group is Thor Odin and Freya at?
If you mean which group of gods they are part of, then the answer is the Aesir. The reside in the Aesir home, Asgard.
Why did the viking attack churches mostly?
Two reasons.
First and foremost, Christians hoarded gold in the churches and monasteries.
Secondly, they were easy targets.
Which effect did the vikings have European societies?
they returned Europe to a time of chaos
They rolled back the advances of Charlemagne.
They helped cause the rise of feudalism.
Which effect did the Vikings have on European society?
they returned Europe to a time of chaos
They rolled back the advances of Charlemagne.
They helped cause the rise of feudalism.
Vikings ate for the same reasons that everyone else does. They ate to survive. Everyone must meet nutritional needs.
Valhalla is the hall of the slain, where the people who have died in battle go. A warrior's heaven if you will.
What is the new name for the vikings defensive line?
The "First line of defense". I still love the purple people eaters though.
How did the vikings from the 14th century get their name?
The Vikings were from the late 8th century to the mid 11th century. They got their name from the term "a viking", which means to go raiding.
What are the 7 layers of Viking heaven?
There is a passage in the Bible that refers to 7 layers of Heaven. <"Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. (Hebrews 4:14 NKJV) looking at the original text of heavens it is actaully refering to 7 heavens. See "One New Man Bible" p>
Would England still be the same today if the Vikings had invaded?
The Vikings DID invade so the answer to your question is "yes." There are still place names in the UK that were given by the Vikings.
What did the vikings do to be involved in the Battle of Hastings?
The vikings were not involved in the battle of Hastings.
After the attack at Stamford bridge up north, the vikings went back home.
it was only the Saxons and the Normans who were involved.
The Normans were however descended from Viking invaders of France, "Nor-th-men", and the battle of Stamford Bridge certainly softened up Harold's Anglo-Saxons for Hastings.
Who is Eyvind in viking mythology?
There is no Eyvind in Viking mythology, Eyvindr Finnsson skáldaspillir is however a skald who wrote of Viking mythology.
- Hákonarmál - Composed in memory of king Hákon and tells of his reception in Valhalla. The poem is similar to the earlier Eiríksmál.
- Háleygjatal - Recounts the ancestors of earl Hákon back up to Odin and tells of their deaths. The poem is similar to the earlier Ynglingatal.
- Some 14 disjoint stanzas on historical events.
The cognomen skáldaspillir means literally "spoiler of poets" and is sometimes translated as "plagiarist", though it might also mean that he was better than any other poet.
What is leif ericson's birth date?
The exact birth date is unknown. It is believed that he was born in the year 970.
What country did the Scandinavian vikings come from?
All of them...
Scandinavia consists of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, and the vikings originated from all three countries.
