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It's important to understand that the term "Viking" does not describe an ethnic group; it denotes a profession. In the early medieval period, young Norsemen (Danes, Swedes and Norwegians) were encouraged by village leaders to sail, explore, conduct raids on foreigners, and in general, expend their youthful energy abroad. Arable land was at a premium in Scandenavia, and shiftless young men were likely to foment trouble in their native countries. While jarls and other nobles ran the local governments in the northern lands, their younger rivals, fueled by alcohol and the rather violent stories of the Norse gods, sought glory, excitement and booty on the high seas, much like the pirates of a later age. A sensitive, kind-hearted, compassionate Viking, like a kind pirate, would probably not be successful in this field.
In time, some of the Vikings and their descendants did settle down in foreign lands and intermarried with the locals. Generally, these former Vikings became farmers and gave up their youthful lives as fierce marauders.
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Did vikings say arrgh?
I believe that was particular to pirates at sea.
Are viking gods Norse gods?
Yes, the Vikings were the Norse "pirates".
Why is it wrong to say that the vikings were nothing more than bloodthirsty vandals?
Because as the Viking Population grew they went overseas to peacefully settle and get some reputation.
Where the vikings ruthless?
The vikings are considered ruthless dirty cut throat pirates but they did have a good life away from that they would usually raid for sport
What kind of people were the vikings in there country?
there were three nationalitys of the vikings. 1 they were norsemen. Norsemen were the evil vikings 2 they were Swedish. Swedish vikings lived peacefull lives of trading 3 they were Danish. Danish are the explorer vikings
How did pirates start?
The earliest "pirates" were the vikings.
Did Vikings become pirates?
No
What was the vikings like?
they were pirates
What are pirates from Scandinavia called?
Vikings.
How are vikings traditionally described?
barbaric pirates
What was the name of pirates who came from Scandinavia?
The Vikings.
What was the name for fierce pirates and warriors from Scandinavia?
The Vikings.
How where vikings like pirates?
because they sail on ships.
What scananavian pirates colonized most of Europe?
Vikings
What wars did the Vikings have?
They Battled With Swords. They Were A Little Like The Pirates.
Did vikings say arrgh?
I believe that was particular to pirates at sea.
What Scandinavian explores and Pirates colonized much of Europe?
vikings
