Did you know that Viking helmets, as in the real deal, back in 8th century, did not have horns? This is a major misconception. How do we know this?

About Viking Helmets

According to archaeological and recorded evidence, Viking helmets have never had literal horns, as the proverbial “fantasy viking helmet” depicts. It is true that there have been a small number of representations (about two or three) of ritual viking helmets that could have been ravens, horns or even snakes. However, given the fact that Viking combat was of a close-quarters style, Viking helmets would have been dangerous to the Viking's own person. Experts now believe that Viking helmet horns, though possibly a part of Scandinavian culture in general, were probably not the choice of the Viking warriors. It seems that the legendary Viking horned helmets were more influenced by Norse mythology than real history. Further adding to this legend is the fact that Vikings sometimes wore the skin of dead animals over their bodies, which may have included the head and horns, for intimidation purposes. (Yeah, that might scare your office party, huh?)

Buying Viking Helmets Today

But enough about the past! Where can you find horned Viking helmets today? If you're looking for a cheap plastic viking helmet then try MikeFeinbergCompany.com, which sells a variety of small novelty products. A more in-depth and original viking helmet product is available from such sites as VillageHatShop.com, which makes realistic replicas of viking warrior helmets for less than $100.00. Mwart.com (Medieval Weapon Art) also sells “fantasy” Viking armor helmets as well as ancient Viking helmets, that are more realistic in what the Vikings actually wore. Models include the Beowulf, the Camail, and the Heavy Armor Viking Winged Helmet. One of the best sources for replica viking helmets is from ReplicaDungeon.com. They offer fantasy Viking helmets that full size, wearable and hand-crafted of 18 gauge steel.

Where can you go to get other Viking memorabilia, such as Viking helmet sketches, drawings of a Viking helmet and a Viking wallpaper helmet image? For Viking clipart try FotoSearch.com and for Viking tattoos you can invade EvilTattoo.com for some truly fierce ideas. For Viking posters you can head to Art.com or AllPosters.com, while Creative-Wallpapers.com can set you up with a beautiful fantasy image – just make sure it's the legendary Vikings of old and not the Minnesota Vikings football team...they would never kill anybody.