ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VARANGIAN
From Medieval Latin Varangus, from Medieval Greek Barangos, from Old Norse Væringi, probably from vār pledge.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VARANGIAN»
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Varangian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The
Varangian Guard 988-453
Beskrivelse af den byzantinske hær 988-1453, med vægten på en beskrivelse af de nordiske væringer (svenske vikinger), der var de byzantinske kejseres livgarde, herunder organisation, udrustning, beklædning og historie.
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Varangian: The Wanderer: The East (988-1000)
For twenty years he wanders throughout the Viking world. In Part 3 Ethelwulf meets rejection in Viking Russia before fleeing to join the Varangian Guard in Byzantium.
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The Varangians of Byzantium
This book examines how the Norsemen came to be drawn into the Imperial service.
Sigfús Blöndal, Benedict Benedikz, 2007
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Norse Warfare: The Unconventional Battle Strategies of the ...
The Norse King Harald Hardrade fought so violently during his time in the
Varangian Guard that his battle code was victory or death. He lived by the battle
principle, success is half courage. Russia's extensive network of rivers and
waterways ...
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Varangian: The Stone of Babylon
A journey that not only will reveal to him the purpose of the Stone of Babylon, but also show him his true strength. (This is the first book in a trilogy.)
In the middle part of the Eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire dominated the world.
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Waverly Novels: Count Robert of Paris. Castle Dangerous. My ...
himself from the Varangian's grasp, had not Hereward, by a violent exertion of his
great strength, preserved the advantage he had gained, and raised his poniard to
end the strife for ever ; but a loud chuckling laugh of an unearthly sound was ...
The Varangian's extended arm was seized with vigour, while a rough arm
embracing his throat, turned him over on his back, and gave the French Count an
opportunity of springing up. , “ Death to thee, wretch !" said the Varangian, scarce
...
9
The Garden of Eden and Beyond
Suddenly he spotted a man downed on the edge of the woods, by his dress and
appearance clearly a Varangian. He could see that the man was rendered
helpless by a bad leg wound, an arrow still protruding from the back of his thigh.
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The Waverley Novels: Count Robert of Paris. Castle ...
Count Robert was one of the strongest men of that military age ; but then so was
the Varangian ; and save that the latter had obtained a decided advantage by
having his antagonist beneath him, it could not certainly have been conjectured ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VARANGIAN»
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Varangian is used in the context of the following news items.
Izborsk: Monumental citadel on Russia's north-western border
The first recorded reference to Izborsk is in 862 when Riurik, the semi-legendary Varangian founder of Russia's first dynasty, arrived in Novgorod and assumed ... «Russia Beyond the Headlines, Jun 15»
The Varangian Guard: Berserkers of the Byzantine Empire
The tale of the Varangians continues in its prime in the form of the Varangian Guard, a prominent and selective Byzantine army arising in the tenth century. «Ancient Origins, May 15»
Another New England — in Crimea
The date problem may be due to the fact that disgruntled Saxons had been travelling to Constantinople before the larger migration, joining the Varangian Guard ... «Big Think, May 15»
Swedish Runologist Studies Heavener Runestone 'For Truth'
For several centuries Vikings went down through Russia to the former Constantinople, now Istanbul, to serve in the Varangian Guard. “Everything is part of a ... «Times Record, May 15»
A new perspective on the birth of Europe in 'The Edge of the World'
Many became “Varangian” mercenaries in the employ of the Byzantine emperor, including young Harald Hardrada, the future king of Norway. Still others ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
Jejak Bangsa Viking di Veliky Novgorod
Bangsa Viking, atau kerap disebut Varangian oleh masyarakat suku Ilmen Slavia pada waktu itu, datang ke Novgorod, ibukota utara Rus kuno, melalui jalur laut. «VIVA.co.id, Mar 15»
In the footsteps of Vikings in Veliky Novgorod
The Vikings – or Varangians as they were called by the Ilmen Slavs that lived here ... The Scandinavians embarked on a long journey from the Varangian (Baltic) ... «Russia and India Report, Mar 15»
Ukraine demands the return of its combat dolphins: a short story by …
They may deign to prance for their trainers, but they're not Russian or Ukranian, or Varangian for that matter, or Gothic or Hunnic or Scythic. They never have ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»
Russians send warships
Guided missile cruiser Varyag — named after the country's Viking ancestors, the Varangian people — is leading the contingent south in international waters. «The Australian, Nov 14»
Where Mud Is Archaeological Gold, Russian History Grew on Trees
The city was founded, according to legend, by Rurik, a Varangian chieftain, in 859. It is a place where democracy once flourished, where benevolent princes ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
