Who were the vkings

The Vikings were Germanic Norse sealers, who spoke the old Norse language. They raided and traded with the Scandinavian home lands across central Europe. They move in to European Russia in 8th to 11th century. The Vikings were skilled black smiths and could support them selves with out a government. The Vikings were also farmers, fishermen, trappers and traders. Viking craftsmen made beautiful objects out of wood, metal and bone. Viking women were skilful weavers, produced fine, warm textiles.
Some historians believe the Vikings left their homes because of over crowding. There was not enough good land for everyone to share. 
In a Viking family only the eldest son inherited the family farm so younger brothers had to make their living elsewhere. The Vikings had many gods some of those were loki -the wizard of lies, though god of thunder and Odin the cheer god of the Noreen people.