Gaius Octavius Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 In an earlier thread (which I can no longer find) somewhere on the Forum, it was stated that the Varingian Guard was composed of 'Russians'. I believe that was an error. The Guard came from the Kingdom of Rus, based in Kiev, which had been conquered by the Vikings. The Vikings then raided the Eastern Empire. They failed to conquer but were enlisted as royal guards by the Emperor. This because they were fierce and it was better to 'hug' this enemy than to fight him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Here's the thread you are looking for : link It's spelled Varangian- probably why you couldn 't find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted March 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thank you Flavius. It is not the thread I read. Had I read that thread, I would not have posted since it contains more information than I supplied and would have referred to it. I'm new at this. As regards the spelling, I believe that one has a choice. As a light hearted rejoinder: "It's a damned poor man who can't spell a word more than one way." Compliments of Pres. Andrew Jackson (USA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 So, they're barbarians too? I heard Harold Hardrada was a member of the Varangian gurad, but for which emperor? Could somebody answer this great mystery for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted March 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Ave Ovidius: Click onto Flavius' "LINK" and you will get the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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