Vikings is also known as “Norsemen” (Nordic) or “Norse”. They were explorers, merchants, warriors, pirates from the Scandinavian peninsula (the territory of present-day Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland from the present-day Nordic region) in the Middle Ages. late rock.
1. The origin of the name of the Vikings
Viking is also known as “Norsemen” (Nordic) or “Norse”. They were explorers, merchants, warriors, pirates from the Scandinavian peninsula (the territory of present-day Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland from the present-day Nordic region) in the Middle Ages. late rock.
People often refer to the Vikings as itinerant warriors on boats or pirates, but they were also good farmers and merchants. Viking pirates sailed across Europe and the North Atlantic in longboats, raiding and plundering many rich lands in Europe, and settling in the conquered lands.
The Viking Golden Age began around the end of the 8th century and lasted until the middle of the 11th century (from about 753 to 1066). This era recorded numerous Viking plundering expeditions, followed by large-scale occupations by the Danish Vikings who ravaged and plundered Great Britain, Ireland and Francia; while the Norwegian Vikings sailed to Scotland, the Orkney Islands, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland. And the Swedish Vikings went east, to Russia and even to the Byzantine Empire
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During this era, groups of Vikings went into trade, pillaging much of Europe, southwestern Asia, and exploring the North Atlantic and northeastern America. In addition to trading and looting, they also mercenary, kidnapped slaves and also contributed to the development of feudalism in Europe. Viking society in this era did not form a nation, but only small organizations in the form of independent villages. Over the centuries, the Vikings have invaded many places and they themselves have found today’s Canada, so it can be affirmed that: Vikings are the first people to live in the “land of maple leaves”. Today , you can find images of Vikings in many parts of this country.
Viking society in this era did not form a nation, but only small organizations in the form of villages
2. Famous Vikings were good warriors
This is due to many factors: Their ships go fast and can travel long distances, with 200 warships they can carry 5,000 troops a day for 150 knots (about 280 km), so the enemy often does not have time to train. central forces to defend and deal with. In addition, they were able to quickly land on beaches or along small rivers without needing to dock because their snekker ships were very light and easy to carry on land. The Vikings’ usual armament
Only commanders use swords and armor, King Erik Vejrhat’s helmet has a small flag, King Guldharald has a golden helmet.
The Vikings’ usual weapons were axes, shields, and helmets
3. Facts about the Vikings
Viking warriors don’t wear horned hats like we often see in movies and paintings. The horn detail on the hat seems to be composed according to the trend of the nineteenth century. It may have been inspired by the writings of ancient Greek and Roman historians in northern Europe, scientists explain this misunderstanding because the Vikings were buried with their helmets. and animal horns used for drinking water.
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these excellent warriors were often adrift at sea, they were extremely clean eaters. At excavations where Viking warriors once lived, scientists have found tweezers, razors, combs and ear cleaners made from animal bones and antlers. In addition, they also bathed at least once a week, more than the average European at that time.
Viking warriors don’t wear horned hats like we often see
The Vikings used a single liquid to light the fire, they were able to create fire anywhere due to this method of taking fire. In particular, Viking women enjoy some basic rights such as inheriting property, requesting divorce and demanding dowry if their marriage with their partner breaks up.
The Vikings spent most of their time farming, and when Viking pirates left their boat life, they planted barley, rye, and oats. They also raise livestock such as goats, pigs and sheep on small farms. During this period, the Vikings enjoyed skiing to many places and it was also a form of entertainment for the people.
Viking men are extremely fond of yellow, the perfect beauty in the culture for this warrior ethnic male is blonde hair. The Vikings were also warlike with themselves, from the time of the Vikings the tribes of this warrior people often fought with swords against each other when not being attacked by foreign invaders.
The culturally perfect beauty for this warrior ethnic male is blonde hair
The Vikings, both men and women, learned martial arts from a very young age, their favorite martial art and the basis of their fighting is called Glima. From the age of 6, 7 children here were taught Glima, so that the Vikings always had a strong warrior team during the most powerful period. This martial art is extremely focused on strength, reflexes and especially assertiveness; Because not only for fighting, the practice of Glima helps the Vikings increase their ability to withstand harsh weather conditions
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And the Vikings were also very romantic. “That love letter” reads: “Kiss me.” A scientist at the University of Oslo has decoded the characters known as the jotunvillur cipher. This is the secret language of the Runic people used by the Vikings in the 13th century, it has been found in more than 80 Norwegian inscriptions mentioning Valentine’s Day (Valentine) of the Vikings. It is hard to believe that these people who specialize in looting, killing, and fighting are quite romantic people.
The favorite martial art and the foundation of Viking fighting is called Glima
4. The reason the Vikings perished
Like I said, the Vikings were known to be the fiercest warriors and the most dangerous of pirates. They went to many places not only Europe, Asia, Africa, but they also found the presence of America on the map today, so it is understandable that they make enmity with many other peoples.
During the time of living in Canada, the Viking man still carried out the robbery mission while the woman stayed at home to take care of children and housewives. Life for them only lasted a few decades, when this nation was also plunged into a war of conquest. According to the recorded history at that time, in the 12th century, some people: Spain, France, England, Italy… came here to occupy this land; They used air guns to destroy the Vikings. From here, the Vikings have no trace of living in Canada anymore.
In the 12th century, the Spaniards, French, British, Italians came to Canada to occupy and destroy the Vikings here
A recent study by scientists at Brown University (USA) suggests that an increasingly cold climate may be the cause of the extinction of this ethnic group in the 14th and 15th centuries. Starting around 1100, the temperature dropped by 4 degrees Celsius; This was concluded by scientists after studying ice samples taken from two lakes at Kangerlussuaq. Changing weather patterns make the situation dangerous: Summers are short and cold, which shortens farming times, food production is reduced, and business exchanges are hampered by daily ice. The
Vikings
are probably still unknown and many secrets are kept, if visitors love to explore history as well as want to learn about the Vikings living in Canada. Then when you come here to travel, take advantage of that opportunity to find out!
Today, when you travel to Canada, you can find traces of the Viking habitat
