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Vikings Stereotypes

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To What Extent Can the Vikings Be Considered More Than Just Raiders?
The Vikings were a civilisation from Scandinavia that lived between the 8th and 11th centuries. Over time, the Vikings have gained a reputation as being bloodthirsty savages. But exactly how much of the stereotypes are true? What were the real Vikings like?
Vikings were not wild, dirty warriors. They were very conscious of their appearance. Combs, tweezers, razors and ear spoons are among the most found artefacts from excavations dating back to the Viking Age. These excavations also show that the Vikings actually made soap. They had a status in England for being extremely clean, due to their practice of bathing every Saturday.
Another Viking stereotype is that the Vikings
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