Icelandic Vikings | We Will Rock You

Meanderer said:
Why are Vikings associated with dragons?

The presence of dragons in Norse mythology has shaped a lot of how we view these magical creatures today. Countless dragons were depicted in Viking tales and Scandinavian folklore over the years, and some even helped to inspire some of the most popular works of fiction of all time.
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"Vikings referred to dragons in general as “Dreki”, an Old Norse term commonly used for sea monsters, sea serpents, and dragons. The name is similar to “Drake” in Old English, which eventually inspired the term we use for dragons today."

If I ever get another dog, I'll name it Dreki.
 


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