Viking Cat is a Rare Cat that was added in Version 2.0 and can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule. True Form added in Version 5.0 doubles his health and grants him Area Attack. Talents were added in Version 10.5.

The breed's ancestors may have been a landrace breed of short-haired cats brought to Norway about A.D. 1000 by the Vikings, who may also have brought with them long-haired cats, like those ancestral to the modern Siberian and Turkish Angora.

Sep 28, 2020 · From sifting through dozens of bags of archaeological remains, from sites all across Denmark, researcher Julie Bitz-Thorsen found that modern domestic cats in Denmark are on average 16% larger than their Viking-era counterparts.

Animals are relatively commonplace in Viking stories, from Odin’s ravens to the wolf Fenrir. Perhaps the most significant cats referenced by old Norse tales are Freyja or “Freya’s” cats. Freya was the most renowned of the Norse goddesses, in charge of fertility, death, battle, and love.

Dec 17, 2018 · Viking-era cats descend from the second wave, which began as early as 1700 B.C., as sailors began bringing cats with them on their ancient voyages for rodent control, and accelerated after...

Feb 21, 2025 · The Norwegian Forest Cat, often dubbed the “Feline Viking,” is a majestic and robust creature with a rich history rooted in Norse folklore. Known for their thick, water-repellent fur and striking appearance, these cats have mesmerized cat lovers around the globe.

Viking Cats hold a fascinating place in feline history and Viking culture; The Norwegian Forest Cat breed is closely associated with the Vikings; Viking Cats served as loyal companions to the Vikings during expeditions and daily life; Discover the mythical and legendary tales surrounding these majestic felines

Jan 12, 2024 · These days, most of the common cats you see wandering around Europe can trace their ancestry back to ancient Norse kitties in some way or another. If only their ancestors could see them now! Perhaps every cat is truly a “mountain-dwelling fairy-cat” at heart. Who are we to say otherwise?

Mar 1, 2025 · Viking cats are not a single, specific breed, but rather a term encompassing the felines that lived alongside and played significant roles in the lives of the Norse people during the Viking Age. These were practical companions, revered in mythology, and possibly even connected to the ancestry of some modern breeds.

Viking Cat is a cat and a battle member of the Cat Army. He is first appeared in Nyanko Daisensou ~Nippon Shinryaku Hiroku~ with his friend, Nora, Tank Cat, Bird Cat, Axe Cat, Cats in the Box, Gross Cat, Samurai Cat, Archer Cat and Salon Cat.