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Exploring the Legacy of the Vikings: Culture, Mythology, and Modern Influence

This essay delves into the fascinating world of the Vikings, starting from the meaning of "Viking" as one who embarks on raids and expeditions. It explores major Viking settlements, iconic longships, and legendary explorers like Leif Eriksson and Erik the Red. The discussion of Norse mythology introduces notable gods such as Odin and Thor and the significance of Yggdrasil. The essay also reflects on the Viking legacy in popular culture and invites comparisons between Viking life and modern society, highlighting enduring influences from this remarkable civilization.

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Exploring the Legacy of the Vikings: Culture, Mythology, and Modern Influence

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  1. Opening Journal • What do you think of when you hear the word “Vikings”?

  2. Something like this, right?

  3. Viking Videos • http://www.history.com/topics/vikings-history/videos#who-were-the-vikings • http://www.history.com/topics/vikings-history/videos#life-of-a-viking

  4. The Vikings • Etymology of “Viking” – “to go viking” meant “to go on a raid or expedition”

  5. Major Viking Settlements Reykjavik Nidaros Uppsala Jelling

  6. Scandinavian Geography • Fjord – a long, narrow arm of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, usually formed by glacial erosion

  7. Viking Raids

  8. Viking Longship

  9. Viking Explorers Erik the Red Leif Eriksson

  10. Viking Explorers Leif Eriksson Erik the Red

  11. Viking Explorers Vinland

  12. Norse Mythology Yggdrasil, the World Tree, running through the nine worlds.

  13. Norse Mythology • Odin (also called Woden) • The All-Father • God of war, victory, death, wisdom, magic, poetry, prophecy, and the hunt • Rode an eight-legged horse called Sleipnir • Was hanged from the World Tree for nine days to learn the secrets of the runes • Sent Valkyries to retrieve the dead from battle and bring them to his great hall Valhalla

  14. Norse Mythology • Thor • Son of Odin • God of thunder, lightning, strength, healing, and protection of mankind • Wielded a magic hammer called Mjölnir

  15. Norse Mythology • Loki • Trickster god • Tyr (or Tiw) • God of law and heroic glory • Freya • Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and death

  16. Norse Mythology Ragnarök

  17. Viking Legacy in Popular Culture • If you were a Christian monk living in one of the coastal monasteries raided by the Vikings, what would you write about them?

  18. Viking Legacy in Popular Culture

  19. Viking Legacy Tyr (Tiw)Odin (Woden) ThorFreya Tiw’s DayWoden’s Day Thor’s DayFreya Day TuesdayWednesday ThursdayFriday

  20. Essay • Imagine that you are a Viking who was just thawed out in modern times.  Compare and contrast your way of living with the way people are living today.  Talk about the achievements of your people that you are proud of, and talk about if you still see any of your people's influence alive in these modern times.  Be specific!

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