Real Vikings Facts That’ll Make You Wish for Your Very Own Breiðöx

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The Vikings had different types of ships that they would use for trading, battle, and fishing. Longships were adorned with an ornate dragon to instill fear in their enemies and best used for raids. These boats could travel in shallow bodies of water to aid in surprise attacks. A knörr was a ship used for trading and extended travel. Smaller boats were used for fishing.

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