Berserkirs

Berserkirs or Berserks ("Bear-Shirt") were warriors that ate poisonous mushrooms to get high, then they became absolutely fury and no one could stop them.

They dressed themselves in bear skins, howled like animals and fell into a wild madness, attacking everything (even theri own people).

They were protected by Odin and worshipped Modi, the mighty son of Thor.

They were also called Ulfheonar ("Wolf-skin-clad Ones").

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