Did You Know Viking Men Wore Makeup?

INTERESTING FACT

There's no denying that some of history's strongest men were among the Vikings. However, they took enough pride in their looks to include makeup in their daily routine.       

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Why did Viking men wear makeup?

It was a dark-colored powder made of crushed antimony, burnt almonds, lead, oxidized copper, ochre, ash, malachite, and chrysocolla that was used by Vikings as eyeliner. It increased the wearer's dramatic sex appeal while simultaneously protecting one's eyes from the sun's harsh glare.

Did Vikings care about hygiene?

The hygiene of the Vikings was excellent. Tweezers, razors, combs, and ear cleaners constructed from animal bones and antlers have been discovered during Viking site excavations. Along with bathing at least once a week, the Vikings also took advantage of natural hot springs and did so considerably more frequently than other Europeans of the time.

Why are Vikings attractive?

The men of the Vikings were described as being exceptionally gorgeous in English texts as they always had a bath on Saturday, combed their hair, and wore lovely clothing. It should also be mentioned that they were tall, blond, and well-trained, which undoubtedly also left a lasting effect on the females.

What's the average lifespan of a Viking?

40 to 50 years old. 

The average lifespan of a Viking was between 40 and 50 years. However, there are also instances of wealthy Vikings living longer, such as Harald Fairhair, who ruled Norway for more than 60 years.

Was there a black Viking Queen?

Despite having black complexion and an uncommon appearance, Ljufvina Bjarmarsdottir, the wife of King Hjorr of Avaldsnes, ruled as queen over the Norsemen at Karmsundet. She was a princess of Mongolian heritage. Hamund (Hmund) and Geirmund, identical twin boys of Hjor and Ljufvina, were born. They were also known as the "Dark-Skinned," or Heljarskinn, due to their dark skin. 

Who was the most cruel Viking?

One of the Vikings with the most notoriously bloodthirsty reputation is Erik the Red. Erik, the son of Thorvald, is best known as the Viking who established the first settlement in Greenland. Because of "certain killings," his father Thorvald and his young son Erik, who was roughly 10 years old, left Norway.