Atgeir - Wikipedia
An atgeir was a type of polearm in use in Viking Age Scandinavia and Norse colonies in the British Isles and Iceland. The word atgeirr is older than the Viking Age, and cognates can be …
A complete guide to Viking weaponry | The Viking Herald
Feb 9, 2023 · Life in early medieval Europe was a violent affair. The Vikings have gained a reputation for being a rapacious and bloodthirsty lot. However, the remainder of their society – …
Viking Age arms and armour - Wikipedia
Given scarcity of archeological evidence for Viking armor and the fact that Vikings on a raid tried to avoid pitched battles, it's possible that mail was primarily worn only by the professional …
Viking weapons - National Museum of Denmark
We are familiar with a number of types of weapons, which demonstrate how war was waged 1000 years ago. Archaeologists find them in graves, lakes, near fords and at battlefields from the …
Harpoon - Wikipedia
A harpoon is a long, spear-like projectile used in fishing, whaling, sealing, and other hunting to shoot, kill, and capture large fish or marine mammals such as seals, sea cows, and whales. It …
Viking Weapons and Armor (Swords, Axes, Spears, Etc.)
Viking poetry, which was usually composed to praise chieftains and kings, frequently mentions the swords of the ruler and his finest warriors, to underscore their social standing and prowess in …
The Arsenal of the Vikings: Weapons of the Fierce Norse Warriors
May 26, 2024 · As skilled craftsmen and innovative warriors, the Vikings developed a diverse arsenal that allowed them to conquer new lands, establish far-flung colonies, and leave an …
Viking Weapons and Armor: A Partial Summary - History
Viking weapons were critical tools of offense and social status. They included a sword, sax (a short sword), axe, spear, shield, helmet and chainmail
Viking Weapons - ACADEMY of VIKING MARTIAL ARTS
One of the most common weapons during the Viking Age, the spear was an excellent all-purpose weapon used by the wealthiest and the poorest Viking, for hunting, self-defense and battles. …
Archaeologists have found astonishingly well-preserved gear from …
Jun 26, 2020 · Was there a Viking Age in Norway — 2000 years before the Vikings? It may be that people from the North went to the Mediterranean with "Viking ships" as early as 3000 …