The Vikings were piratical raiders that hailed from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. They pillaged and looted the coasts of many countries in Western Europe, including England, Ireland, and Scotland. They were famous for conquering many countries around the entire world, but they were not limited to being vicious raiders. Many Vikings were actually farmers and traders, and they were especially talented in the subject of navigation, which is important for a people who spend much of their time on the ocean. Many of the Viking legends and stories were recorded in their famous sagas, which have been translated and published in many different languages.