Berserkr' is an Old Norse word meaning 'bear skin' and berserkers were Viking warriors who went into battle wearing wolf or bear skins. Berserkers believed that Odin, the god of war, gave them ...

Ingvar is an Old Norse name that means "warrior of Ing." Ing is a name for the Norse god of fertility, also known as Freyr.

Weapons, armor, and tools buried alongside these skeletons also reflect the Vikings’ warrior ethos and craftsmanship. Additionally, Viking burial practices varied greatly depending on location ...