What do you think of when you hear the word "Viking" ? Maybe some of you will immediately think about the great soldiers who use the shield as well as the distinctive hat. In 2013 there is a TV Series that reveals the legendary story of the Vikings. And usually the legends of the Vikings are always related and associated with the mythological stories of Norway about the gods like Thor, Loki, Odin, and so forth. Here are some interesting movies about Viking, maybe this can satisfy your curiosity.
1. How to Train Your Dragon Series
Since ancient times, Vikings hunted and fought against the dragons to protect their village. A young boy named Hiccup, intending to join the Vikings to become a dragon hunter. However, Hiccup's father did not approve it because his son was considered weak and inexperienced. One day, Hiccup meets a mysterious dragon who has no teeth, it seems that the dragon is injured.
From that moment on, Hiccup gradually began making friends with the Night Fury dragon and became close. From there Hiccup began to realize that the dragon was not as bad as he thought. Perhaps so far the Vikings have misjudged the dragon.
From that moment on, Hiccup gradually began making friends with the Night Fury dragon and became close. From there Hiccup began to realize that the dragon was not as bad as he thought. Perhaps so far the Vikings have misjudged the dragon.
2. Vikings (TV Series: 2013-)
This TV Series will tell you about the strongest Viking named Ragnar Lothbrok. He is part of the Vikings brothers and is determined to become the king of the Vikings. But to make it happen, Ragnar must be a tough fighter and fearless. The TV Series also tell about Norwegian tradition and devotion to the gods. Legend has it that this Ragnar is a direct descendant of the god Odin, the god of war as well as a tough warrior.
3. Beowulf (2007)
In 507, terrible trolls caused chaos in the Danish kingdom. King Hrothgar offered a great reward to the man who could kill the Grendel monster. So Beowulf, a mighty warrior Geat, came to see the king. Beowulf is a very great hero and has defeated various monsters. Long story short after a fierce battle, Beowulf entered the Grendel's mother's lair.
There was a tempting bargain with the devil. Beowulf eventually returned to Herot's palace and became king. But a few years later due to his agreement with the devil, Beowulf and his kingdom must bear the consequences. Now he has to face his weakness and act as a hero once again.
There was a tempting bargain with the devil. Beowulf eventually returned to Herot's palace and became king. But a few years later due to his agreement with the devil, Beowulf and his kingdom must bear the consequences. Now he has to face his weakness and act as a hero once again.
4. The 13th Warrior (1999)
From the film's writer "Jurassic Park" and director of the movie "Die Hard". Tells the story of a man named Ahmed, who has fallen in love with the wrong woman. He was sent by the Sultan to undertake a diplomatic mission to a distant country as ambassador. Ahmed stopped at the port of the Viking village to replenish his food supplies and other necessities. Without realizing it, Ahmed found himself engaged in an attempt to remove the mysterious threats in the distant Viking lands.
5. Outlander (2008)
In 709 AD, in the Iron Age of the Vikings, a spacecraft crashed into the kingdom of Herark, in Norway, and the pilot named Kainan survived. Kainan who is an alien began to learn about the language and culture of planet Earth. He came to Earth not alone, but carried a ferocious alien predator called Moorwen. Kainan must set out to lead the Viking alliance to stop the predator before the whole Earth is destroyed.
6. Valhalla Rising (2009)
In 1000 AD, there was a formidable warrior named One Eye who had supernatural powers. He was imprisoned for years by a Norwegian chief named Barde. After took some time into a slave fight, this pagan warrior escaped from his master with a boy and joined a group of Crusaders to travel to the Holy Land.
7. Pathfinder (2007)
A boy named "Ghost" from the Viking tribe was abandoned by his own clan during a battle against Native Americans. Finally the boy was treated and raised by American Indians. After 15 years passed Ghost has grown up, the Vikings come back and attack blindly and hurt the woman Ghost loves. This is the boy who will be the savior in the war against the Vikings.
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