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The Varangian Guard Served Alongside the Byzantine Emperors
When the Vikings roamed far from their Scandinavian homes, a select band of them were chosen as the trusted bodyguards of Byzantine Emperors. These warriors were called The Varangian Guard. These Norse warriors were usually lured by fortune and honor into guarding the world’s most powerful ruler in Constantinople.
Their fierce loyalty and unmatched combat prowess made them an elite force within the Byzantine Empire. So, even as strangers in a foreign land, these Vikings stood as a testament to the expansive reach of their seafaring kin.
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