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What do the sources actually say about Viking berserkers?
Famed for their bloodlust and ferocity in battle, berserkers are often popularly thought of as the shock troops of Viking forces. We turn to the sources to try to see if Hollywood depictions of Viking berserkers hold any historical truth.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
Njáls saga: Law and bloodshed in Viking Iceland
With a body count higher than an episode of The Sopranos, Njáls saga remains a high point in exploring honor, violence, and fatalism. It speaks to the traumatic effect and self-perpetuating cycle of bloodshed within Viking society.1 year ago — Culture and religion
