What Viking Life Was Really Like

When people think of Vikings, they usually picture big dudes swinging axes, burning villages, and sailing around on wooden ships. Yeah, that happened—but that’s not the whole story.

Vikings weren’t just fighters. They were farmers, builders, traders, artists, and explorers. They lived in small villages, raised animals, grew crops, and built strong families and communities. They made their own clothes, tools, and weapons. They sailed to faraway places—not just to raid, but also to trade and settle.

Their whole life was based around honor, loyalty, and courage. They believed that fate (or “destiny”) was already decided, but how you faced it—that mattered. They didn’t fear death because if you died bravely, you could go to Valhalla, a sort of Viking heaven for warriors.

They worshipped gods like:

• Odin – the wise one, always seeking knowledge

• Thor – strong, brave, protector of people

• Freyja – goddess of love, battle, and magic

The Vikings followed these gods not just in prayer, but as examples of how to live: be brave, protect your people, stand for something, and never run from a challenge.

So yeah—Viking life wasn’t easy. But it was full of purpose. They fought hard, worked hard, loved hard, and lived like every day mattered.

That’s the spirit we try to carry today.
Not just to look the part—but to live with strength, heart, and a little fire in the soul.

— Austin
Filthy Pagan Mead Co.