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The Northmen, often referred to as Vikings, were seafaring Scandinavian warriors and traders from the late 8th to early 11th centuries. They were called "berserkers" due to their fierce and frenzied fighting style, which was characterized by a trance-like fury in battle. The term "berserk" is believed to derive from the Old Norse words for "bear" (ber) and "shirt" (serkr), indicating that these warriors may have worn bear skins or were thought to channel the spirit of bears during combat. This legendary ferocity contributed to their fearsome reputation across Europe.

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