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Were the Vikings really that violent?
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Were the Vikings really that violent?

Vikings are often depicted as brutal, bloodthirsty warriors with battle axes and horned helmets. In popular culture, Vikings they are shown raiding, looting and killing anyone in their path and carrying out gruesome executions such as the infamous “blood eagle.”

But is the ruthless reputation of the Vikings justified?