In Supercurioso, we are lovers of mythology and ancient civilizations , we are passionate about all the traditions of yesteryear that today can be very curious. Among these lines you will discover the most shocking Viking customs that will not leave you indifferent.
This fierce town, inhabited countries around the North Europe and they were a very prominent civilization in their time. They were conquerors and among their ranks could be found greatest warriors of the time . Nowadays, thanks to the Vikings series, this town has become fashionable again. If you want to know Viking customs Most impressive, this article is made for you. Discover them all!
10 Amazing Viking customs to know
1. The Vikings had religious beliefs somewhat different from those practiced in the rest of Europe, which is why these Nordic inhabitants were considered as savages. They believed in many gods , in the reincarnation and its ritual practices were somewhat fierce since in some cases they sacrificed animals or human beings during the funeral rites .
2. However, the customs when organizing social classes did not differ from the rest of contemporary civilizations since there were slaves or servitors, free people and the Viking aristocracy that was known as jaris or jarls .
3. The power and rights of the Viking woman They were very advanced with respect to those of other cultures of that time, since they could take the house or the cattle also had the option of inheriting properties and even of divorcing. Rights that are currently logical, but in the ninth century were unthinkable for the rest of the people, who considered them barbarians. As a curious fact, the woman was the one who always carried the keys to the home, something that literally showed who was the owner of the home.
4. When building the assault ships , some of the Viking customs were to make them without even a base structure. That is, they were so skilled at making these boats that they could do them in record time and without a base to lean on. They were so famous and coveted by these boats , that their owners were buried in them on numerous occasions.
5. Earlier we commented that the funeral Viking customs were different from the rest of Europe. In some Tombs of Viking chiefs , they have found animals, slaves, jewelry and the best clothes they had. Data that reminds a lot of the burials of the great Egyptian pharaohs. Another traditional way they had, was that the corpse would go to sea with his boat full of all the possessions and set fire to it.
6. Among the lesser-known Viking customs, is that of grooming and grooming a lot. To our times the image of the dirty and wild Viking has arrived, but nothing could be further from reality since they were much cleaner than other European inhabitants of the time. its appearance It was very important to them, they used razors and gadgets as combs to always look good.
7. Special mention, the Viking customs related to The hair . Hairstyles and beards were of great importance to all of them, so much so that you could know to what social status you belonged depending on the hair you wore. The slaves used to wear it shaved, the free men loose and even the shoulders, while the soldiers used to take them away for comfort.
8. This Viking custom of which we are going to talk to you, is quite unpleasant and wild, although it does not stop being true, it is known as " blood eagle " . That was the name of a particular way of torturing the Viking prisoners. It opened to the condemned from the spine, so that his bloodied ribs simulated the wings of an eagle. It was done in homage to God Odin .
9. It was tolerated polygamy in this society, so it was not uncommon for the Vikings to have several concubines belonging to the lowest level of society at the time. This fact caused that some Vikings did not have woman, since a single man could have all the wives that could maintain.
10. However, the vision of fierceness of the Vikings and their taste for the drink is true since they used to have great feasts in which they played games to demonstrate their value. In many of these games, the loser used to die for the champion's benefit. Something that makes it very clear that led by his testosterone sometimes got out of hand.
Surely these Viking customs have helped you to get to know this fierce European civilization, as well as some of his rituals . As always, we are at your disposal to ask us all the questions you want and we can help you solve your doubts about the Vikings. What do you think of the habits and fame that this town had? Write us!