According to legend, Lief Eriksson was the son of Erik the Red, who was kicked out of Iceland for murdering too many of his enemies. A Viking who was bound for Greenland, but because of a strong wind, was blown off course. Eventually he did get to Greenland, and Lief Eriksson bought his boat. Lief took the boat and landed on many islands. He finally landed on a place he called, 'Vinland' where he found a 'paradise of mild climate, wild grapes, and broad meadows'. He never settled there though, and return to Greenland. He did end up making three trips altogether to 'Vinland' but never stayed.
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| Viking Ship Viking funerals were done on ship. They would take wood and make a pile and set it on fire on the ship (pyre) and the whole ship would burn up with the dead person's body in it. It was a form of cremation. At some point, many Vikings converted to Christianity. As many graves were dug up, Vikings were found to have been buried with sacred icons and with Bibles. |
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