10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Vikings

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• Viking is a term for the Nordic people who come from Scandinavia in the 8th to 11th centuries.
• The word viking comes from the nordic vikingr which means people who fight at sea.
• Viking is a sailor and an accomplished trader who colonized Europe, Asia and North America.
• One of the biggest discoveries achieved by the Vikings is a sailing ship that allows them to explore the world.
• Viking culture is strongly influenced by the beliefs of Paganism and Nordic mythology, such as Dewa Odin, Thor, and Loki.
• Viking is known as a tough soldier and is always ready to fight, even to death.
• Viking has a unique burial tradition, such as burning the body on a ship and buried it on the hill.
• Viking arts and handicrafts are very famous, such as wood carvings, gold jewelry, and beautiful weapons.
• Viking, which is called ancient Nordic, is the forerunner of modern scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian and Sweden.
• Until now, Viking culture is still being enshrined and studied through festivals, museums, and archeological discoveries.