Berserkers: The Vikings That Took Magic Mushrooms Before Battle | Ancient Black Ops | Chronicle
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Viking Berserkers were feared warriors known for their brutal raids on defenseless targets, their use of hallucinogens like amanita muscaria mushrooms, and their belief in fighting to honor the god Odin. Their decline in the 11th century was attributed to the rise of Christianity, leading to the outlawing of going berserk in Icelandic law codes and the eventual disappearance of these formidable warriors.
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- Viking Berserkers were known for their brutal raids and almost superhuman strength, embodying a fearsome and ruthless reputation in battle, which marked the beginning of the Viking Age.
- Berserkers' battle fury, induced by alcohol and hallucinogens, combined with their animalistic characteristics and readiness to die in battle, made them formidable warriors, leading Viking raids across Europe and establishing a vast trading empire by the 11th century.
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Who were the Viking Berserkers?
Fierce warriors with superhuman strength and ruthless behavior.