culture   Viking culture
15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) • longship (1) • seafaring (1) • battle ax (1) • warfare (1) • communication at sea (1) • death in battle (1) • death rituals (1) • hollow bones (1) • hospitality (1) • music (1) • navigating the natural world (1) • navigational knowledge (1) • skeletal system (1) • strategic retreat (1) • symbolism in pottery shapes (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 longship Viking culture Longships are iconic symbols of Viking maritime prowess and exploration. 4
2 seafaring Viking culture The Vikings were known for their exceptional seafaring abilities, which were central to their legendary sagas and folklore. 3
3 battle ax Viking culture The battle ax was a symbol of strength and power and commonly used in battle by warriors in ancient Norse culture. 2
4 warfare Viking culture Vikings valued warfare and used mobile naval tactics along with infantry combat. 2
5 communication at sea Viking culture Viking ships used horn blowing and drum beats for communication and signaling at sea. 1
6 death in battle Viking culture Viking culture values glory and honor for warriors who die in battle. 1
7 death rituals Viking culture Viking funeral rituals included ship burials and customs related to the afterlife. 1
8 hollow bones Viking culture Hollow bones were prized by Viking culture for their adaptability in creating tools and utensils for daily life. 1
9 hospitality Viking culture Viking culture placed high value on hospitality towards guests, expecting hosts to provide food, drink, and shelter to visitors. 1
10 music Viking culture Viking culture incorporated music into religious rituals and war preparations. 1
11 navigating the natural world Viking culture Viking culture highly values navigation skills using natural cues for sea travel. 1
12 navigational knowledge Viking culture Viking culture values navigational knowledge involving ocean currents, wind direction, and landmarks. 1
13 skeletal system Viking culture Viking burial practices reflect beliefs in the afterlife, honor, and warrior culture through the treatment of skeletal remains. 1
14 strategic retreat Viking culture Strategic retreat was considered a deceptive tactic in Viking culture to bait opponents into disadvantageous terrain. 1
15 symbolism in pottery shapes Viking culture Pottery shapes in Viking culture can carry symbolic meanings related to Norse mythology, rituals, and everyday life. 1