Rurik, this name reflects Otto’s expectations for his child, because the root of this name is the later word rich.
Ancient Norse gave a great influence to English and German a thousand years later, and also directly evolved into Swedish and Norwegian.
After all, Liu Li understands modern English. It is not difficult to learn the ancestral language of English in a short time.
But now, he is a baby after all.
He is too small. Even if he gets a good name, he still has to be in the infancy of his biological mother. In the next few years, even if he wants to do something, he will be limited to being too weak and can only be a spectator.
Liu Li, or Rurik. He returned to the arms of his biological mother. Next, it was Otto who returned to solve the problem of goods and war dead.
All the dead were carried off the boat, and their relatives came to claim their bodies.
Here, a young but energetic ten-year-old boy looked at his father's gray body with dull eyes.
He just watched silently, as if isolated from the tribesmen who were laughing and laughing because of the arrival of many supplies.
This child is Arik, Otto's younger brother and Ogier's only son.
In Scandinavia, which the Romans called the "Dark Place", every boy reaching the age of twenty is a great miracle.
Not only men, but also a healthy woman must take huge risks if she can give birth to a child safely.
Arik's mother died in childbirth. In the end, the boy lost his mother and his future brother.
But at least he still has a father.
The Ross tribe is located in the northern area of the Baltic Sea, where it is colder and the poor living conditions have kept the tribe's population small. What's worse, the entire tribe has more men than women!
If the environment is a test for the men of the tribe, then it is an even more severe test for the women.
Times are changing!
A mood of leaving has arisen among the Ross tribe. The most poignant idea is that instead of transporting treasures all the way back to the port for the so-called twice-yearly fleet voyages to demand tribute from the Sweg people, it would be better for the entire clan to move.
, to occupy the towns of the Sweg people, to occupy those warm and comfortable areas to settle down.
In fact, the environment in the Novgorod area is cold, but it is located further south than Rosberg, and the climate is relatively mild.
At least, the land there can grow wheat.
Wheat kernels and primary ground flour, it has a strong appeal to the inhabitants of Scandinavia.
A big calloused hand patted a young shoulder.
Arik turned his dull head and saw his uncle with a pale face.
"uncle."
"Aric." Otto consoled him with a rich voice, "Your father died in the battle. Don't feel sorry for him."
"I……"
How could he not be sad? Looking at his uncle's face that looked exactly like his biological father, tears flowed from the corners of the Viking boy's eyes.
"Silly boy, you will eventually become a warrior. You shouldn't cry now." As he said that, Otto patted the boy on the shoulder again, "Your father went to Valhalla, and Brünnhilde personally led him away.
.Aric, you must become a warrior, and only then can you see him in Valhalla."
"is this real?"
"of course it's true!"
For the entire Rus tribe, they have no doubt about Odin and Valhalla.
After all, this is what all of them have been exposed to since birth, fighting and dying. People think that this is just like eating and sleeping, it is a part of life.
"Arik, I will be your father from now on. You know our tradition."
Arik nodded deeply and said no more.
In fact, Arik knew very well that as the adopted son of the leader, he would receive more care and would enjoy more rights in various tribal affairs in the future.
However, during this time, everyone in the tribe knew that the leader's wife had given birth to a child known as "Odin's Blessing."
Arik knew very well that that child was his cousin, and now, he is his brother.
The elders have all confirmed that the child has a noble bloodline. As the elder brother, Arik has already realized that he must fulfill his brother's responsibilities when the child grows up in the future.
Otto continued to hold Arik's shoulders, "Do you know what I named your brother?"
"What is it?"
"Rurik. Hey, does it look like your name?"
"Yes. Is it because of me?"
"Not only that, but also because of that oracle. I also learned about that oracle when I came back. My son, your brother will lead our tribe to glory. As an elder brother, you must help him well."
Arik nodded: "Like you and my father?"
"Yes." Otto smiled and patted Arik on the shoulder, "One day, you will fight side by side!"
Soon, all the dead were buried in the tribal cemetery.
Otto placed two Eastern Roman silver coins on Ogier's eyes, then covered them with wooden boards and finally filled them with soil.
As for Ogier's sword, it was naturally inherited by his only son Arik.
Now, it is the autumn of 821 AD. The Sveg people of Novgorod have just harvested this year's new wheat, and part of it was plundered by the Rus tribe who rowed all the way here in the name of tribute.
The climate in Novgorod is relatively mild, but the area in Rosberg is already quite cold.
Many tribes in Scandinavia have no concept of AD chronology at all, and do not even have a rigorous chronology. Even writing, only a small number of Scandinavian groups, such as some Norwegian and Danish tribes, have begun to use it.
Alphabetic text.
But these tribes have very similar legends and myths, which are passed down orally among the elders.
The tribe's elders could not give a clear number as to how many years the Ross tribe had existed. After all, the tribe existed a long time ago. Therefore, many ancestors were buried in the tribe's cemetery to support the elders' claims.
After burying all the dead and distributing the wealth, leader Otto proudly went to the tribe's ceremonial house to inform the elders about what they encountered during the voyage.
Based on the captured battle axes, spears, and special boats, it can be concluded that the enemies are fishermen from Gotland.
The Ross tribe does not want to conflict with those people. Otto means this, and so do all the elders.
However, if they come to attack you, they will have to fight back no matter how strong they are.
No one questioned Otto's decision, and the elders even believed that 200 enemies were eliminated with only ten people killed. This fully proved the strong fighting power of the Ross tribe! It also proved that Otto was the best leader.
The most distinguished elder here is the one known as "Grandma Vilia". She is an old man over eighty years old.
Yes, Vilia is not only the eldest in the tribe, but her body still seems to be strong. She is also a priest in the tribe. People believe that she has established some kind of spiritual connection with Odin. Some even say that maybe when she passes away
, she will regain her youth and become another Valkyrie in Valhalla.
Vilia made a special mention of the boy in her aging voice.
With a sense of authority that made Otto nervous, she asked: "I have only the most important question to ask you. My child, have you named that boy?"
"Yes! It has been chosen." Otto said proudly in front of all the elders: "I named him Rurik."
"It's Rurik, I completely understand." Villa said meaningfully.
Everyone was looking at Vilia, and saw a reassuring smile on her old wrinkled face.
"Educate your children well, chief." Villa said with good intentions: "When Rurik grows up, he will become our new leader. Everything is arranged by Odin. Now, chief, you can leave.