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How physically strong were Vikings?
Were the Vikings strong? The Vikings were more robust and muscular than the average person, and that was for both women and men. One of the reasons for this is, of course, the hard physical work, that was needed to survive in a landscape like Scandinavia in the Viking age.
Who were the Vikings afraid of?
They were particularly nervous in the western sea lochs then known as the “Scottish fjords”. The Vikings were also wary of the Gaels of Ireland and west Scotland and the inhabitants of the Hebrides.
Were the Vikings really as bad as they are often portrayed?
Present day researchers don’t think the Vikings, who were groups of unorganized clans living in the Nordic area of Europe, were the bloodthirsty savage giants that they are often made out to be. In fact, they were clean, average size men.
Were the Vikings clean or dirty people?
In fact, they were clean, average size men. They were incredible seafarers and prolific traders. While they may not have been constantly at war, the Vikings were still violent and brutal warriors. They defeated nearly every foe they ever faced.
How creative were the Vikings?
Modern people often think of ancient humans as less intelligent individuals who led boring lives. As the misconception goes, these people had simple lifestyles and spent their whole lives hunting, farming and gathering food, with little time left for recreation, entertainment or creativity. In reality, the Vikings were very creative.
Were the Vikings good to their women?
Vikings were very good to their women typically. They believed in honor and honesty. The worst thing Norsemen could do was be an oath breaker. They became hard and skilled warriors because they had to in order to survive. As with any group of people however, there are always the bad ones.