

Misconception: The Vikings wore only helmets with horns.

Misconception: The Vikings would pillage and rape as part of their lifestyle.

Misconception: The Vikings are defined as bloodthirsty and barbarian beings.

Misconception: The Vikings were hated everywhere by everyone.

Misconception: The Vikings lived only and only in Scandinavia.

Misconception: A Viking’s weapon was crude and unsophisticated.

Misconception: The Vikings would drink only from skull cups.

Misconception: All the Vikings were big and blond.

Misconception: The Vikings were savages, all dirty and wild-looking people.

Misconception: The Vikings were a nation.