When we think about the Vikings, images of fearsome warriors braving stormy seas and fierce battles often come to mind. Their daring raids and exploration of distant lands seem almost superhuman. What inner drive allowed these Norsemen to perform such acts of bravery when facing danger and death?
When most people think of the Vikings, images of fierce Scandinavian warriors raiding coastal settlements probably come to mind. For centuries, the Vikings struck fear into the hearts of medieval Europeans with their unexpected raids on monasteries, coastal towns, and even distant lands like North