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[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/berserkr#Old_Norse Berserkr] is {{Wiki|Old Norse}} compound word usually translated as 'bear-shirt'. The reference to wearing a [[bear]]'s skin signified the ability and ferocity of the warrior.<ref name="Berserker">{{WP|Berserker}}</ref> | [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/berserkr#Old_Norse Berserkr] is {{Wiki|Old Norse}} compound word usually translated as 'bear-shirt'. The reference to wearing a [[bear]]'s skin signified the ability and ferocity of the warrior.<ref name="Berserker">{{WP|Berserker}}</ref> | ||
The image used on the sails of the [[longship]] is based on the depiction of a berserker on one of the {{Wiki|Torslunda plates}}. | |||
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Berserkr were a class of Viking warriors.
Wielding two axes, the berserkers bore almost no armour, and fought with fervour.[1]
Behind the scenes
Berserkr is Old Norse compound word usually translated as 'bear-shirt'. The reference to wearing a bear's skin signified the ability and ferocity of the warrior.[2]
The image used on the sails of the longship is based on the depiction of a berserker on one of the Torslunda plates.
Appearances
References
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UbiFWD July 2020 Ubisoft NA on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel
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Berserker on Wikipedia