The Legendary Order of the Jomsvikings: The Greatest Viking Warriors?

Explore the remarkable legends of the Jomsvikings, a legendary order of Viking mercenaries from the 10th and 11th centuries. Discover their incredible fighting abilities, pagan worship of Odin and Thor, and their role in Scandinavia as fearsome warriors who fought for any lord or king willing to pay. Delve into historical accounts from the Icelandic sagas, including The Jomsviking Saga, The Kings’ sagas, King Olaf Tryggvasson’s saga, The Knytlinga Saga, and the tale of Styrbjorn the Swedish champion.


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