The mighty Viking warriors were known across all of Europe, and with good reason, the Vikings were fierce and ferocious in battle and feared no man. To come across the path of one, let alone many Viking warriors could easily spell trouble, their battle skill and size and strength would pose problems for any class of ancient warrior.
Hailing from the countries of Scandinavia, the rugged Vikings or Norse grew up in countries that would have harsh and bitter winters, and the term Norse actually means 'those from the North'. Maybe this climate helped them to become strong and hardy, the often bearded Viking warriors were known for their resilience. Sweden, Norway and Denmark these were thought to be the main countries where a Viking would live but of course over time, the Vikings would travel much further afield, dropping anchor on foreign shores, bringing their own rules enforced by their axes and swords.
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Hand-carved wooden figure by Frantishak Bagushevich
