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norse


Meanings
  • noun

    A member of the North Germanic peoples who lived in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements from the 5th to the 13th century.

  • The culture, traditions, and language of the Norse people.


Variants
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Norse , Old Norse , the Norse
Etymology
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Old Norse: norr ‘north’, -r ‘people’


Trivia
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  1. The Norse were skilled seafarers and are believed to have reached North America around 1000 AD.

  2. The Norse believed in a complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with distinct roles and personalities.

  3. The Norse runes were used for divination as well as writing.


Related Concepts
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  1. Vikings: Norse explorers and traders who traveled extensively from the late 8th to the late 11th century.

  2. Runes: An alphabet used by the Norse and other Germanic peoples for writing.


Culture
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The Norse culture is known for its rich mythology, with gods and goddesses like Odin, Thor, and Freya. They are also famous for their longships, runes, and the Vikings. Norse culture has had a significant influence on literature, art, and music, particularly in Europe.

How to Memorize "norse"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a map of Scandinavia and the areas where the Norse people lived. Imagine their longships sailing on the sea.

  2. associate

    - Associate the Norse with the Vikings and their explorations, as well as their gods and goddesses.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym NORSE to remember the key points: Northmen, Ocean, Runes, Sea, Explorers.


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