They came from the sea, warriors who knew neither pity nor fear of death. The colorful sails of their longships were visible from afar. And when such a sail rose above the horizon, residents of coastal villages fled in fear, saving their lives. There were legends about their courage, courage, cruelty and fury. They lived for war and for war. They were kept by stern aces. They were helped by light elves and dark jotuns. Their souls were carried away from the battlefield by golden-haired Valkyries. They were called heroes and barbarians, pirates and wolves of the North. But they called themselves Vikings. The next volume of the series includes a new book by Maria Semyonova, stories and stories about the Vikings, as well as an ethnographic essay based on rare archival materials. As always, Semyonova combines historical accuracy of descriptions with a dynamic plot, which makes the book accessible to the widest range of readers. Contains illustrations.