We know that there are many things you might be unfamiliar with. Because of this, we have put up list of terms that might help you gain a better understanding of the sort of thing you'll be getting yourself into.
1. Danegeld - Danish tax. A tax held to pay off the Vikings who fought to protect their land.
2.Long Ships - The type of boat that the Vikings used to travel. They had a larger length and a smaller width, making them faster.
4. Loot - Treasures and money.
5. Down - Young fluffy feathers that Vikings would stuff their matress with to try and make it more comfortable.
6. Pillaging - Robbing goods by force, especially in times of war.
7. Boendr - First class: Land owning nobles
8. Freemen - Second class: Majority of peoples.
9. Thralls - Third class: Slaves
10. Malt - Grain, usually barley, that has not been allowed to sprout. Used in brewing ale.
11. Polytheism - Believing in more than one god. This was how the Vikings were.
12. Viking - Means Pirate in Denmark
13. Old Norse - The laguage that they would speak.
14. Battling axe - A large and dangerous weapon for the raids and other battles.
15. Voyage - One of the many over sea expeditions they took part in.
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