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The Runic Alphabet
This was the time when the Runic Alphabet began its use. This was a style of writing that the Barbarians used to record things, it was carved inscriptions in stone, wood, and other materials. -
Period: 250 to 600
The Age of Barbarians
This was the main age of Barbarians. This was when the culture of Barbarians were thriving in religion, traditions, and customs. -
300
Gothics Conversion
During this time, the Gothics converted to Christianity. This is the earliest known conversion of the Barbarians to Christianity. -
Period: 340 to 500
Barbarian Migration
During this time period, the Huns, Vandals, Visigoths, Angles, Saxons, and other groups of barbarians migrated. It was mainly in Europe, but also contained a small part of Africa. -
447
Attila Attacks
Attila was the leader of the Huns, another tribe of barbarians and very well known. During this time, he helped the Huns attack the Byzantine Empire. -
455
Vandals Invade Rome
The vandals that stayed north went down to Rome and destroyed. This is where the word vandalism comes from -
Period: 500 to 600
English Barbarian"s Conversion
This is the time period when the English Barbarians were converted to Christianity. Many of these converted groups did so because one group of the barbarians did and they followed them. Religion for the barbarians was a community affair. -
Period: 500 to 1066
Anglo- Saxon Period
Anglo and Saxon are both barbarian tribes. This time period was when these groups completely took over most of Britain. -
700
The Saxon Barbarian's Conversion
This was the time of conversion for the Saxon group of barbarians to Christianity. They converted because they were forced to by the Frankish arms. -
Period: 700 to 1070
The Use of Temples
This is the time period where Barbarians began using temples instead of worshipping completely outdoors. These temples where called "hofs", the name coming from Icelandic literature. -
Period: 700 to 800
The Decline of Barbarians
During this period, the barbarians began to be conquered. Muslims invaded different barbarian lands and the Visigoths ended the rule in Spain. This meant the time of Christianity was really coming and wiping out the barbarian religion. -
900
The Dane Barbarian's Conversion
This is the time period where the Dane group of barbarians converted to Christianity. They did this due to the pressure they felt from the Germans. -
Period: 900 to 1000
Norwegien Barbarian's Conversion.
Much like the Icelandic Barbarians, Norwegian Barbarians were converted by forced and by a ruler. Olaf Tryygvason used violence to convert everyone who was not Christian. When he died, his following ruler, Olaf II Haraldsson, used the same methods of violence and weapons to carry out the work, forcing people to be baptized. He was later known as a saint when he died going in to battle to fight for Christianity. -
1000
Conversion of Barbarians in Iceland
This is time when Icelandic Barbarians were converted to Christianity. It was very much against their will. When Olaf I Tryggvason sent out a priest named Thangbrand, the barbarians were converted and forced to be baptized. This was because Thangbrand was a ruthless and violent man. The only exception was if they wanted to practice their religion in the privacy of their home only. -
1000
Temple in Uppsala
This is around the temple of the existence of the Temple in Uppsala. This temple was said to be converted in gold and contained statues of Thor and other barbarian religion figures. -
1100
Conversion of Swedish Barbarians
This was the time of the Swedish Barbarians being converted to Christianity and little is known about it. The only thing known was that it was a slow conversion, with Kings who were Christian being drove out of the throne along the way. -
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Ragnarok
This is an event said to happen at any time. Ragnarok is a huge event in Barbarian religion. It is like the rebirth day of all people. There will be giant battles where gods die and the Earth will sink into the water.
