Why did the pagan Vikings covert to Christianity?

by why_the_love

I'm curious if it was common for even the warriors to convert? Which would confuse me, because their lives and religion were so intwined with battle, it seems very strange to me that one of these warriors would convert to another religion so easily.

I can see why a religion where only the warriors go to heaven would make Christianity seem appealing.

Searocksandtrees

hi! there's lots of room for more information, particularly about how warriors might have adapted, but fyi, you can get started in this section of the FAQ for more general information