Who were vikings?

Vikings came form Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Most vikings were farmers, but they also hunted. People do not usually think of Vikings in this way but they were also great metal workers and made elaborate weapons. The also made awesome necklaces and carved beautiful objects. they were great ship builders and sailors too.
        When a viking died they did have funerals, If they were warriors they were barred in their ships. I like the fact of being barred in a big ship with my companions. Then the vikings  believed that they descended to a warrior haven and fought all day and feasted all night. In the haven they were cared for by beautiful maidens. That haven sounds good to me.