varangian guards

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The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies.
Воины и военная техника вики
"The Handsome Varangian" - Varangian Bolli 'Prúði' or Bolli Bollason,"the Elegant" (prúðr meant probably handsome) - The Laxdœla Saga, informs that the Icelandic Bolli Bollason, born c. 1000, was the first known Icelander or Norwegian (West Norse/Viking) in the Varangian Guard. Bolli was ROLLO's great-great-great-grandson. - The Saga says: “...Wherever the group (he and his men) stopped for the night, the women could do nothing but gaze at Bolli and the finery which he and his companions bor...
Welcome to the Abbey Medieval Festival 2022 - Abbey Medieval Festival
The New Varangian Guard always has a great range of armour and weapons at the Abbey Medieval Festival, the best cultural festival in Brisbane. What's more, they are not afraid to use it: they are some of the most enthusiastic participants in the battles at our medieval tournament!