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Osprey writes:

The popular image of the Viking is that of a ferocious warrior; an abnormally large-muscled man with bare arms, a magnificent beard, horned helmet, and armed with a double-headed weapon. But is this a realistic depiction of men in the Viking Age?

Weapons of the Viking Warrior

With the help of Gareth Williams' new book, Weapons of the Viking Warrior, we assess a few potential myths on the blog!

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