Did the Vikings really shoot fiery arrows at funeral boats?

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The idea of Vikings using fire arrows to set funeral boats ablaze is seen frequently in popular culture.

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  • Reported by Live Science and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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