Amber Martin
Mr.Musick
September 10, 2017
English Viking Essay
“The conquerors of the North”
Contrary to most beliefs, Vikings, which comes from the Latin word vikingr ,or pirate in Scandinavian , were not blood thirsty and vicious men most often read about. They were actually farmers, hunter gatherers ,and nomads. Most entertainment dealing with Viking life , often focuses on the negative and many battles throughout their history, and not on their daily life.(livescience.com.RyanGoodrich.VikingHistory:Facts and myths.April 20,2016.Accessed:August 31,2017.)
Vikings have been given the title of ‘heathens of the North’ in many articles, only due to battles throughout history. Yet, during these times of ‘pillages’ and ‘ravages’ the Russians …show more content…
They would put their dead in a deep pit , or if they were ‘worthy’ of higher honorability , they would be put in a wooden boat , or canoe , and set ablaze with an arrow. Most whom were allowed this were , warriors or leaders whom died, even elders were allowed this . They also used the ‘flaming arrow to boat’ tactic when amongst battle , and they needed a long range weapon , which was used in land and sea battles. Other tactics used when amongst battle in land battles were long axes and shields. In sea battles the used their oars , which were used like the long axes , to push the enemy away. (Nationalgeographic.com.Heather Pringle.What you don't know about the Vikings.March 2017.Accessed: August 31, 2017.)
Due to the voyages , gaining foreign mercenaries and new trade. Vikings were given the label of ‘pirates’ . As they did share some traits of the pirates of the west or England. Some argue they were more vicious , than those of the west . As well as more active in the North and East, because the raiding wasn't constant . Yes, it was part of their vast history , but raiding wasn't a constant and shouldn't be use as a cover image for the Vikings whom were so much more .content.time.com.Michael D. Lemonick and Andrea Dorfman . (The amazing Vikings. April 30.Accessed; August
Mr.Musick
September 10, 2017
English Viking Essay
“The conquerors of the North”
Contrary to most beliefs, Vikings, which comes from the Latin word vikingr ,or pirate in Scandinavian , were not blood thirsty and vicious men most often read about. They were actually farmers, hunter gatherers ,and nomads. Most entertainment dealing with Viking life , often focuses on the negative and many battles throughout their history, and not on their daily life.(livescience.com.RyanGoodrich.VikingHistory:Facts and myths.April 20,2016.Accessed:August 31,2017.)
Vikings have been given the title of ‘heathens of the North’ in many articles, only due to battles throughout history. Yet, during these times of ‘pillages’ and ‘ravages’ the Russians …show more content…
They would put their dead in a deep pit , or if they were ‘worthy’ of higher honorability , they would be put in a wooden boat , or canoe , and set ablaze with an arrow. Most whom were allowed this were , warriors or leaders whom died, even elders were allowed this . They also used the ‘flaming arrow to boat’ tactic when amongst battle , and they needed a long range weapon , which was used in land and sea battles. Other tactics used when amongst battle in land battles were long axes and shields. In sea battles the used their oars , which were used like the long axes , to push the enemy away. (Nationalgeographic.com.Heather Pringle.What you don't know about the Vikings.March 2017.Accessed: August 31, 2017.)
Due to the voyages , gaining foreign mercenaries and new trade. Vikings were given the label of ‘pirates’ . As they did share some traits of the pirates of the west or England. Some argue they were more vicious , than those of the west . As well as more active in the North and East, because the raiding wasn't constant . Yes, it was part of their vast history , but raiding wasn't a constant and shouldn't be use as a cover image for the Vikings whom were so much more .content.time.com.Michael D. Lemonick and Andrea Dorfman . (The amazing Vikings. April 30.Accessed; August