Culture & Beliefs of the Vikings
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 4.1.2
Culture & Beliefs of the Vikings
Metalwork and carvings
- Vikings were skilled in metalwork and woodcarvings.
- They made jewellery, weapons, and tools.
- Viking carvings showed animals and beasts.
- Art helped the Vikings express their culture.
Pagans
- Vikings were pagans before they became Christians.
- They worshipped many gods like Thor and Odin.
- Vikings held ceremonies to please their gods.
- Pagan beliefs shaped Viking daily life.
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