people who originated from scandinavia.known for being feirce wrriors that struck fear into the hearts of men.prefered the axe and were quite skilled in batle with it.the actual discoverers of the new world
by Lars F. October 29, 2003
A large Norseman who wanders the iced over pagan lands and occasionally comes down from the far north to slaughter Twilight fans.
by Ignatious Rex Maximus Ceasar January 12, 2009
by Stephanie January 7, 2005
1. A term which means "northmen", which is what the raiders from Scandinavia were called by British, French, etc. At one time the Vikngs controlled much of the British Isles and western and northern France.
At one time in its history the French were so weak that they were bullied into making a Viking the Duke Of Normandy and letting the Vikings raid and pillage several Eastern French cities unimpeded. The honest Vikings kept to their word and decided not to sack Paris.
The Vikings were also fine shipwrights that build long oar powered boats called "longboats". These ships were long and thin, and despite their appearence they were very seaworthy. Despite popular belief, the Vikings never used longboats for combat, but as a transport.
Under Erik the Red they were the first finders of North America, but they didn't document it and therfore didn't get the credit. It is believed that the Vikings explored as far into North America as Newfoundland(east of Quebec, near Newbrunswick and Prince Eduard Island).
2. Mascot of Minnesota's NFL team. Note this teams is an an insult to the real Vikings.
At one time in its history the French were so weak that they were bullied into making a Viking the Duke Of Normandy and letting the Vikings raid and pillage several Eastern French cities unimpeded. The honest Vikings kept to their word and decided not to sack Paris.
The Vikings were also fine shipwrights that build long oar powered boats called "longboats". These ships were long and thin, and despite their appearence they were very seaworthy. Despite popular belief, the Vikings never used longboats for combat, but as a transport.
Under Erik the Red they were the first finders of North America, but they didn't document it and therfore didn't get the credit. It is believed that the Vikings explored as far into North America as Newfoundland(east of Quebec, near Newbrunswick and Prince Eduard Island).
2. Mascot of Minnesota's NFL team. Note this teams is an an insult to the real Vikings.
by History nut November 21, 2003
Barbarian Zeus Chuck Norris
Terrifying Norse titans.
They're made mostly of beard, mead and DEATH!
Viking activities:
Drinking.
Raping wenches.
Pillaging.
Killing.
The Highland Games.
Rugby.
Closely related to Scotsmen, Spartans and Zeus. They are believed to be descended from the love-child of Chuck Norris and a mountain troll.
Terrifying Norse titans.
They're made mostly of beard, mead and DEATH!
Viking activities:
Drinking.
Raping wenches.
Pillaging.
Killing.
The Highland Games.
Rugby.
Closely related to Scotsmen, Spartans and Zeus. They are believed to be descended from the love-child of Chuck Norris and a mountain troll.
by Igor Headmasher March 1, 2009
by jfreeman December 26, 2011
'Northmen' hailing from Scandinavia who were well known for their raids of much of Western Europe and other areas. They settled in many non-Scandinavian areas such as Yorkshire (UK), various parts of Scotland, Dublin (Ireland)and Normandy (France) and their effect on these areas is still felt to this day.
Viking: "Odin bids us pace!"
The Jorvik Viking Centre of Yorkshire is a museum that shows the Viking history of Yorkshire.
The Jorvik Viking Centre of Yorkshire is a museum that shows the Viking history of Yorkshire.
by Jorvik Raider July 23, 2008