What's the name of Viking stories written down mostly in Iceland?
Sagas
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Whose death marked the end of Viking era in Europe?
Harald Hardrada's, the last Viking ruler who had come to England to challenge the then king, Harold Godwinson, for the English throne.
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Where does the word ‘berserk’ come from?
‘Berserkers’ was the name of some terrifying Viking warriors who wore bear or wolf skins and howled in battle like wild animals!
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What was Valhalla?
A magnificent hall where the honoured dead spent all day honing their battle skills against each other in preparation for Ragnarök – the end of the world.
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What modern sport did the Vikings do for fun?
Skiing. It's known from archaeological evidence that rudimentary skis have existed for at least 6,000 years.
