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 Vikings "Viking, n.: 1. Daring
Scandinavian seafarers, explorers, adventurers, entrepreneurs world-famous
for their aggressive, nautical import business, highly leveraged takeovers
and blue eyes. 2. Bloodthirsty sea pirates who ravaged northern Europe
beginning in the 9th century. Hagar's note: The first definition is much
preferred; the second is used only by malcontents, the envious, and disgruntled
owners of waterfront property."
-- source unknown, possibly from Hagar the Horrible
Striking terror into the hearts of those they raided, the Vikings are perhaps misunderstood, as their raiding was likely not more prevalent than that of other countries or cultures in times past. Perhaps it was the swiftness with which they struck, and the fact that they carried their hostages and treasures away to far lands, rather than to a nearby place from which they could be more easily counter-raided. The word Viking possibly comes from the Old Norse vikja meaning movement, and especially swift movement. The Norse were responsible for innovations in ship building, expanding trade and exploration, reaching the New World well before Columbus.
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