Vikings did not wear horned helmets, as popularized in 19th-century representations. Historians note that horns would be impractical and easily caught. Vikings were concerned about hygiene and Norse priests may have worn horned helmets for ceremonial dress.
Contrary to many popular representations of the Vikings, there is no evidence that they ever wore horned helmets. The idea that Viking helmets were adorned with horns probably comes from 19th-century representations of Vikings, such as opera costumes. Many historians also note that horned helmets don’t make much sense, because the horns could easily get caught in foliage or could be grabbed by an enemy soldier.
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There is strong evidence that the Vikings were concerned about personal hygiene and grooming, because archaeologists have found different types of Viking grooming equipment.
Examinations of ancient Norse skulls reveal fewer differences in facial structure between the sexes than in modern times. Investigators had difficulty distinguishing between male and female skulls.
There is evidence that horned helmets may have been worn as ceremonial dress by Norse priests.
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