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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]]. In modern English, six of the seven days of the week are named for Viking gods or demigods. Stories about these gods are now called Norse Myths.
Vikings were [[pagan]]s. They had many gods, such as [[Tyr]], [[Odin]], [[Thor]], and [[Freya]]. In modern English, six of the seven days of the week are named for Viking gods or demigods. Stories about these gods are now called Norse Myths.
Two Vikings who are still famous in our time are [[Eric the Red]] and his son [[Leif Ericson]].
Two Vikings who are still famous in our time are [[Eric the Red]] and his son [[Leif Ericson]].