[MR] Viking Helmets

[Roy B. Scherer]

	FYI, some interesting info here:
"Dear Straight Dope:
Did Vikings really have horns on their helmets? --Thad in San Antonio
SDSTAFF bibliophage replies:
No self-respecting Viking warrior ever wore a horned helmet in battle--they 
weren't that dumb. As anyone who has done any slaughtering can tell you, 
horns provide nothing more than a good handhold to steady your work while 
you're busy slitting someone's throat. Nor did Viking warriors wear . . ."
Balance online at:
http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mhornedhelmet.html
-- Britton Morgan
mka Roy
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