Viking was the tribe in history. They were the traders and attackers. They were use to travel in long very low boast and were use to attack the people on the shores, silently. They are very important part of history and many cultures are influenced by them. Here are some interesting facts about Vikings.
- Viking age: Vikings were present from 780 to 1080 and this period is called as “The Viking age”. The word Viking comes from an old language, which means “a pirate raid”.
- Origin: The origin of Vikings was in Scandinavian countries. They came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
- Social system: Vikings were use to have a very strong family system. Women were use to fight beside their men. There was great mutual respect between the members of the tribe. Viking king was elected by the others on the basis of his power and leadership qualities.
- Religious system: Viking has many gods to worship. Thor, the lord of thunder, loki, lord of animals are two famous ones.
- Influence on other societies: Many societies are influenced by the Vikings. For instance, England has strong influence of Viking culture. Vikings travel to Russia and mixed with native people, and eventually they become the first Russians.