Did the Vikings really wear horned helmets when they fought?

Answer:
No. Vikings did not wear animal horns on their battle helmets. This was a depiction that began with mythic descriptions in 19th century Sweden.

Horns may have been part of ritual costumes as in the Teutonic religions.
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