They would fight while in a trance-like existence and kill all of their enemies around them without thought. Symbol of bloodlust, uncontrollable rage, protection Vikings made amulets out of Mjolnir to wear as protection from storms. Mjolnir was used to bless births, marriages, and funerals.
VALKNUT AXE SKIN
If Thor’s goats that he used to pull his chariot died, all Thor needed was to save their skin and bones and he could use Mjolnir to bring them back to life. Mjolnir could also bring things back to life. It was crafted by dwarves who said it would never fail and always return to Thor whenever he threw it. Thor’s hammer could kill gods and bring down mountains. Whenever Vikings heard thunder they knew Thor had used his hammer. The bottom of the blade could be hooked shaped which helped grip in battle. The Viking axe had a single cutting edge. The more axes they had the more weapons they had to fight with. The Vikings preferred their axes to be easy to make and use. The axe was shaped differently than axes in use today. The Viking Axe was used on fields of battle by Viking warriors. Here are some of the common Viking symbols: Viking Axe
They practiced paganism, the belief in more than one god, and used symbols throughout their life.
The Vikings used a runic alphabet for written communication before Latin was introduced to their culture. The Viking’s territory was across Europe and into Russia, the Mediterranean, and parts of North Africa. is known as the Viking Age when the Vikings were at their strongest. Their territory expanded as they raided nearby countries. The Vikings were based in Scandinavia from the 8th to the 11th century. Symbols and mythology used by the Vikings
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