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At home, Vikings were industrious farmers and fishermen. They had a distinctive culture that valued honor, hospitality, and generosity.
At home, Vikings were industrious farmers and fishermen. They had a distinctive culture that valued honor, hospitality, and generosity.
Vikings were [[heathen]]s. They had many gods, such as [[Tyr]], [[Odin]], [[Thor]], and [[Freya]]. Stories about these gods are now called Norse Myths.
Vikings had a polytheistic society. They had many gods, such as [[Tyr]], [[Odin]], [[Thor]], and [[Freya]]. Stories about these gods are now called Norse Myths. Many Vikings violently opposed [[Christianity]], but for the most part eventually succumbed to it, both through persuasion and violent force.
Vikings who are still famous in our time are [[Eric the Red]] and his son [[Leif Ericson]].
Vikings who are still famous in our time are [[Eric the Red]] and his son [[Leif Ericson]].