Viking

usgb/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
noun

A seafaring person from the Scandinavian countries during 8th - 11th century.

The Vikings invaded England in the 9th century.
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  • viking invasion
  • viking ship

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Historical

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Historical Era

Viking refers to people in a specific historical era; not used for modern Scandinavians.

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The Viking Age is a fascinating period of Scandinavian history.
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Not Pirates

Vikings were explorers and traders too, not just raiders as often misconceived.

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Vikings established trade routes all the way to Byzantium.
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Cultural Impact

The Viking legacy influences today's culture, myths, and even languages.

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English has many words borrowed from the Vikings, like 'sky'.
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