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Discover the intriguing world of the Vikings, from their origins in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to their everyday life, longhouses, clothing, and raids. Learn about Viking beliefs, Brian Boru, and explore Viking sagas and longships. Unravel the mysteries of Viking money and burial traditions in this captivating journey.
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The Vikings By Francis Mc Namee
Who Were The Vikings? The Vikings came from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. They were excellent ship builders and warriors too.
Everyday Viking Life • The Viking people were not all warriors, some were farmers and some were blacksmiths. Here is a picture of a Viking meal.
Inside a Viking Longhouse • Viking Longhouses were usually one room, and in Winter the animals would come inside with the people.
Viking Towns and Settlements • Viking towns were build from thatch and wood. • Most Viking buildings are gone now, but archaeologists have found the remains of some Viking buildings. • Here is a map of were • The Vikings lived.
Clothing and Jewellery • Viking clothing had to be strong and • Light. • The jewellery was mainly broaches and rings.
Brian Boru • Brian Boru was the high king • Of Ireland in 1014. • He was the king for 12 years • And was killed by a Viking • In his tent when he was 83 years old.
Viking Sagas • Sagas were stories composed by the Vikings, were the reader had to think about what was happening.
Longships • Viking longships had a keel that went right along the bottom of the ship. • Sometimes the Vikings were in a longship for months on end.
Raiders • The Vikings raided in places all over the world. • People would bury anything of value to them, to stop the Vikings from stealing their belongings.
Viking Religions When Vikings died in battle they went to a place called Valhalla, and Odin's daughters called the Valkeries would bring the dead warriors up to Valhalla.
In the Viking world, when a Viking died in battle they would be guided Odin’s daughters, the Valkeries. Odin is the high god for the Vikings. Death & burial
In the Viking times, all of their money was the same value, so the only way to get a different value was to get something sharp and cut the coin in two. Viking Money
By Francis Mc Namee • I hope you liked it!!
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