The term 'berserker' comes from Old Norse 'ber-serkr,' meaning 'bear-shirt,' pointing to the animal pelts they wore as a symbol of their ferocity. These warriors were first described in the 9th-century poem 'Hrafnsmál,' which mentions fighters clad in wolf skins. While archaeological proof is limited, artifacts like the 6th-century Torslunda plates depict figures in animal skins, possibly representing these warriors. Their legendary frenzy, known as 'berserkergang,' was said to grant them superh