[Jedi Master Pikachu]

The Vikings removed political anarchy? Somehow that doesn't go with the traditional Viking stereotype. The Vikings did travel far and wide though. They were sort of the Polynesians of the north.

[Rameumptom]

Most Viking strerotypes were promulgated by the English their enemies. Sort of like if we asked around in the Middle East today for an accurate description of Americans. Vikings were technologically more advanced than mainland Europeans. That's how they dominated them in war and yes even "culture". English women appreciated that Viking men used combs and bathed often something it took awhile for the Englishmen to figure out.