What were Viking families like?

The Vikings lived in large family groups. Children, parents and grandparents lived together. The farm animals were also her responsibility and when her husband went trading, went Viking, or hunting she also ran the farm in his absence. In rich families she would have servants and slaves to help her.

What characteristics did Vikings have?

Quick wit, bravery and action were among the key attributes for a Viking warrior, but to be remembered for great deeds was the most important of all.

How did most Viking families live?

Many Viking families lived together in a longhouse. This was built from wood or stone and had a thatched or turf roof on top.

What are Viking families called?

The Scandinavian clan or ætt/ätt (pronounced [ˈæːtː] in Old Norse) was a social group based on common descent, equivalent to a clan.

Did Vikings care for their families?

Women’s role was domestic, taking care of the family, preparing food, laundry, milking cows, sheep and goats, making butter and cheeses, preserving food for winter, gardening, cleaning and the most time-consuming task of all, making the family’s clothes. Spinning, carding, weaving, cutting and sewing took a long time.

Did Vikings have brown eyes?

According to a new study on the DNA of over 400 Viking remains, most Vikings had dark hair and dark eyes.

Did Vikings have black hair?

They may have had a reputation for trade, braids and fearsome raids, but the Vikings were far from a single group of flaxen-haired, sea-faring Scandinavians.

What was the Viking lifestyle like?

Like many traditional civilizations, Viking Age society at home and abroad was essentially male-dominated. Men did the hunting, fighting, trading and farming, while women’s lives centered around cooking, caring for the home and raising children.

How old did Vikings get married?

Viking women married young—as early as 12 years old. By the age of 20, virtually all men and women were married. Life expectancy was about 50 years, but most died long before reaching 50.

How do I join a Viking clan?

Anyone can join a Clan with open admission. To join a Clan with regulated admission, you need to receive an invitation or send a request and wait for a response from the Chief or Elders. You can only join a Clan with invite only admission if its Chief or an Elder invites you.