Thursday is actually Thor’s day after the Viking god of thunder, while window comes from the Viking term wind’s eye. Did you know that if you didn’t die in Combat as a Viking, you wouldn’t make it to Valhalla to dine with the gods? The Vikings or Norse men, as people called them, are one of history’s most interesting ancestors. They have been mystified in films and TV creating the image of violent people that didn’t seem to enjoy civility as much as their Mediterranean counterparts. However, a closer look at the Vikings brings out a group of very strong people forged through hard times and a tough climate. Their Heaven Was Not as Peaceful as You May Think