One of the best ways to know our present and our world is to study the past, if you look at our roots, we will open the door to many answers related to today’s world, for example, reading these Vikings about life, about death, about the future of society and people?
Many treat Viking society as a group of savage pirates who only thought of war, looting and death, yet, despite the violence of their groups, they have also generated great sources of knowledge, and their words are a good example.
- In addition to Viking sayings.
- Their societies have created a powerful iconography and legend that centuries later have been explored by talents such as writer JRR Tolkien.
- Who relied on his stories to create Middle-earth.
- Or Stan Lee and his comic book characters.
- Known today through cinema.
In addition to the unfair summary that calls them mere violent looters, history tells us that they were good merchants and artisans, in addition to creating beautiful jewels with the same ease with which they invented fables and stories that have survived to this day.
His religion and iconography were very rich and complex, which is noticeable in his sayings.
“If you eat cherries with the powerful, your bones may rain against your nose. “
This proverb is a reflection on dangerous power and friendships. Sounds like a saying that some people use frequently and that says, “Tell me who you’re with and I’ll tell you who you are. “The Vikings already knew.
Dangerous friendships, especially with powerful people, could have disastrous consequences for the humble, who had everything to lose at the moment of truth.
“Before you enter a place, determine where you can go. “
In addition to the great warriors, the Vikings were wise and this made them cautious, so when you enter a place, start a conversation or a business, get a new job, to put some simple examples, always carry an evacuation plan.
Think about how you can get out of anywhere, space, work, business, etc. , so you’ll never be in a dead end.
“If you can find a faithful friend and you want your friendship to help you, open your heart, send him gifts, and travel frequently to see him. “
Viking civilization greatly appreciated the friendship, companionship and companionship, so, of its sayings, we see the importance they attached to the care of the circle of support, understanding the value it represented.
“There is no better luggage to carry than mental health and cleared mind. In distant lands, is it more useful than gold and brings the poor out of trouble?
We also discover that Viking sayings remind us of the importance of being sensible and consistent. Not all of the world’s money can be as useful as using intelligence and wisdom to address any problem or confusion.
Even in the far reaches of the world, this was very useful for this civilization, which included some of the most daring sailors, able to reach american shores before Christopher Columbus.
? Live with hope while alive; Agility is always ahead of the curve. I saw the flames of a mansion, but at the door was there a dead man?
It is also important to remember that the Vikings were in love with the sweetness of life, good food and pleasure, for them life was a way to go and death a natural leap, for there awaited them the Valhalla of the warriors.
“The house he makes fun of burns up. “
This Viking proverb can be interpreted in different ways: on the one hand, it speaks of prudence. On the other hand, it reminds us of a saying: “If you see your neighbor’s beard burn, soak yours. “That’s why it’s better to be careful and fair.
“A free bird is better than a captive king. “
We end with a wise saying that the Vikings used in their different meanings and formulas, which reminds us that to preserve rights or shape desires, we will often have to renounce others.
Thus, we are likely to be tempted on several occasions to give up freedom, to sacrifice it momentarily. This last Viking saying invites us to think before we act.