What were Viking warriors like?

Viking warriors fought using swords , spears and axes . The best swords / weapons were past down from father to son , when a Viking died their weapons would be buried with them . They didn't wear much armour , if they were rich they would wear a mail coat , most relied on a shield and helmet for protection . Some Vikings would wear a wolf or bear skin . These warriors were called ‘berserkers’ because they went ‘berserk’ (out of control) and charged fearlessly into battle. Berserkers believed that Odin, the god of war, gave them superhuman powers and that they didn't need to wear battle armour .

BY ROSIE B