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What happens is a Viking's pet bear ran away and injured someone?
If a bear escaped and injured someone, the owner would face hefty fines.
How did they start fires?
They mixed urine with fungus to start a fire
How many groups were the Viking's gods split into?
They were split into two groups.
when was the first viking raid?
793AD
Did They believe the first man and woman came from the sweat of a giant's armpit?
Yes, they did.
did Vikings care about personal hygiene?
Vikings cared about personal hygiene, using combs, tweezers, and ear cleaners, and taking baths weekly.
did vikings like skiing?
yes, they did.
Who was Freyja?
A goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, and war.
What did vikings call themselves?
Norsmen, Danes
How did Odin gain wisdom, and what sacrifice did he make to gain it?
He pierced himself with a spear and hung from a tree for nine days and nights, sacrificing himself to learn wisdom.
Where did the gods live?
They lived in the sky in a realm called Asgard, which contained various palaces.
where were the dead vikings buried?
boats
What creatures pulled Thor's chariot?
Two goats named Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr.
When did the Viking age end?
1066
Did all of the Vikings wear horned helmets?
No, Vikings did not wear horned helmets, this is a misconception from the 19th century.
what day of the week were named after viking gods?
Wednesday, thursday, and friday
What were viking slaves called?
they were called thralls
What was the historical term for viking warrior women?
shield-maiden
How did vikings name their Children?
A son was named after his father, and a daughter was named after her mother
what was the ball and stick game that the vikings played called?
Knattleikr