To the Vikings there were four winds, Duneyr, Durathor, Dvalin and Dain.  These were currents of energy that can blow from World to World, and possessed four guardians, Austri, Vestri, Sudri and Nordri.  Descrive a Viking in charge of the sails and his sense of these winds and guardians at sea.
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Viking children played with toy ships and in the Króka Refs saga one character, a certain Refur, even went so far as to build a ship based on his favourite toy model.  Tell us more about this Refur, and his passion for his boat.
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Nine worlds spin around the world ash tree Yggdrasil.  Asgard, Ljossalfheim, Vanaheim, Jotunheim, Midgard, Muspellheim, Svartalfheim, Niflheim and Helheim are flat continents and each have their own time, seasons and year.  Vikings could change worlds by going off the far edge, crossing rivers or oceans.  Describe Vikings moving between worlds in their ship.
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These curious objects, made out of animal bone, were tied below shoes with leather straps and used as skates to glide across the ice.  Bring them to life with a story.
Photo:  MMB Exhibition "Vikings.  Beyond the Legend"

Decking was very simple on warships, where oarsmen sat along the crossbeams.  The expression víka sjóvar tells us that a man worked the oar with a thousand strokes, or for about two hours, before he could be released.  Describe the challenge of rowing and how the rower kept going on a particularly challenging crossing. 
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One Viking poet warned:  "Let no man carve runes to cast a spell, save first he learn to read them well."  Describe a casting of a spell, and its consequences at sea.
Runestone of King Harald the Bluetooth, detail c AD 965 Image:  Peter Engelsted Jonasen/iStockphoto

Vikings would use this fishing tool, a "leister," to catch eels.  Bring it to life with a story!
Image:  MMB Exhibition:  "Vikings Beyond the Legend"