berserkers (Meaning)
berserkers
an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable, markedly out of control due to intense anger or excitement, a Scandinavian warrior of ancient times who fought with great fury in battle and was believed impossible to kill or wound, gone out of control, one whose actions are recklessly defiant
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berserkers Sentence Examples
- The legendary berserkers, fearsome warriors of ancient Scandinavia, fought in a trance-like frenzy.
- The berserkers would enter a battle-rage, stripping off their clothes and biting into their shields.
- Their ferocity and brutality made the berserkers a formidable force on the battlefield.
- The berserkers were often used as shock troops, charging into enemy lines with reckless abandon.
- The etymology of "berserker" is uncertain, with theories suggesting it means "bear shirt" or "naked warrior."
- The Norse sagas recount tales of berserkers who could endure pain and fight even when gravely wounded.
- Some historians believe the berserkers ingested hallucinogenic substances to induce their frenzied state.
- The practice of berserking gradually declined in the Middle Ages, as armies adopted more organized tactics.
- Modern-day researchers are exploring the psychological and physiological aspects of berserker behavior.
- The legacy of the berserkers continues to inspire awe and fascination in popular culture.
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The legendary berserkers, fearsome warriors of ancient Scandinavia, fought in a trance-like frenzy.
The berserkers would enter a battle-rage, stripping off their clothes and biting into their shields.
Their ferocity and brutality made the berserkers a formidable force on the battlefield.
The berserkers were often used as shock troops, charging into enemy lines with reckless abandon.
