E4 - Viking Warriors and Ancient Deliriants
Jun 24, 2024•26 min
Episode description
Even in a culture known for its ferocity in battle, the reputation of a class of warrior known as Berzerkers remains in a league of its own. But how did the Berzerkers achieve the trance state that ostensibly gave them their almost superhuman battle strength? In this episode, I explore whether or not they used psychoactive substances to achieve this state, and present a few of the possible contenders.
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