Anglo-Saxon believers vs. Viking “devils” in the haunting woods of Britain

The Viking era lasted roughly 300 years from about 790 to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The word ‘Viking’ comes from the Old English wicing, meaning pirate. The Vikings were Norse plunderers from what is modern-day Norway and Denmark who preferred to prey upon undefended rich monasteries in Britain and nearby regions. Their speedy longships gave them terrifying mobility. By the time an army was raised against them they had moved on to other raids.

I bring this up to point out that the supposedly mighty Vi... read the rest.